Social Work
How do you become an outstanding social worker?
Becoming an effective social worker involves developing an identity and an excellent understanding of both theory and practice. Our books discuss theory in context, include case studies and encourage discussion to help you achieve.
In this section, we have the books to make you an outstanding social work practitioner.
Strength-based Practice with Children and Families
Focuses on using a strength-based approach when working with children and families; based on the belief that there are always strengths in the most challenging of situations.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 19.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 19.99
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 19.99
The Mindful Social Worker
Living your best social work life
This book enables the reader to adopt a mindful social work approach for care of self and the effective support of others within a social work professional framework.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 16.99 Add to basket
- AvailablePDFGBP 68.00Buy from Glassboxx
- AvailableEPUBGBP 17.00Buy from Glassboxx
Social Exclusion in the UK
The lived experience
This book places the expertise of people with lived experiences front and centre of the narrative on social exclusion, marginalisation and social stigma in the UK.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 21.99 Add to basket
- AvailablePDFGBP 22.00Buy from Glassboxx
- AvailableEPUBGBP 22.00Buy from Glassboxx
Don't Put Us Away
Memories of a Man with Learning Disabilities
Richard Keegan-Bull, through his own words, provides a unique opportunity for us to understand better what it is like to live as a man with a learning disability.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 18.99 Add to basket
- AvailablePDFGBP 18.99Buy from Glassboxx
- AvailableEPUBGBP 9.99Buy from Glassboxx
Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work
An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 17.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 17.99
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 17.99
Dilemmas and Decision Making in Residential Childcare
A collection of (fictitious) stories told from the residential child care worker role to help demonstrate how they work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make decisions in the moment.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 14.99 Add to basket
- AvailablePDFGBP 14.99Buy from Glassboxx
- AvailableEPUBGBP 14.99Buy from Glassboxx
Dilemmas and Decision Making in Dementia Care
A series of case studies, inspired by the author’s real-life experience, exploring ethical and practical dilemmas occurring in health and social care practice with people living with dementia in a variety of settings from care homes to intermediate healthcare settings.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 17.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 17.99
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 17.99
Principles of Practice by Principal Social Workers
Principal Social Workers, from both adults' and children's services, talk about key areas of their practice.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 16.99 Add to basket
- AvailableEPUBGBP 16.99
- AvailablePDFGBP 16.99
Practice Education in Social Work
Achieving Professional Standards
An invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors undertaking learning and assessment to gain and maintain Stage 1 or 2 status under the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work (2019) and for those involved in facilitating the learning, support, assessment and CPD of Practice Educators.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 26.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 26.99
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 26.99
Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Revised and extended edition will help social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 16.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 16.99
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 16.99
Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work
This is the third edition of our best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work with the most up-to-date guidance so social workers can write reports that achieve and illuminate.
- ForthcomingPaperbackGBP 23.99 Pre-order
- Currently not availableEPUBGBP 23.99
- Currently not availablePDFGBP 23.99
Positive Social Work
The Essential Toolkit for NQSWs
Positive Social Work will support and help you as a NQSW to understand your role within the context of a developing Social Work service. It will ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to do the job as best you can.
- AvailablePaperbackGBP 24.99 Add to basket
- AvailableKindleGBP 24.99Buy from Amazon.co.uk
- AvailableEPUBGBP 24.99Buy from Glassboxx
- AvailablePDFGBP 24.99
Sign up here for
latest news about our books & authors
35% discount on your 1st order
lots more special offers
Principles of Practice by Principal Social Workers
Principal Social Workers, from both adults' and children's services, talk about key areas of their practice.
Practice Education in Social Work
Achieving Professional Standards
An invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors undertaking learning and assessment to gain and maintain Stage 1 or 2 status under the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work (2019) and for those involved in facilitating the learning, support, assessment and CPD of Practice Educators.
Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Revised and extended edition will help social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work
This is the third edition of our best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work with the most up-to-date guidance so social workers can write reports that achieve and illuminate.