Social Work

An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.

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.  

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.

Principal Social Workers, from both adults' and children's services, talk about key areas of their practice.

Helps social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks. 

Explains and promotes the fundamentals of values, ethics and rights for anyone involved in social work or health and social care. 

For new or aspiring managers in social work and social care, examining the practical and emotional transitions involved in taking on a management role, how to look after yourself and others, and how to develop a strong professional identity.

An unique resource for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. 

A theoretically informed practical guide to understanding and tackling stress, presented by a well-respected author who explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly without oversimplifying them.

A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.

How to understand social work theory and apply it to social work practice

Social workers and health professionals are often placed in situations where they are verbally or physically threatened by service users and others. This book will help them recognise potential risk in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.