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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Principles of Practice by Principal Social Workers
Principal Social Workers, from both adults' and children's services, talk about key areas of their practice.
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Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Helps social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
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Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care
Explains and promotes the fundamentals of values, ethics and rights for anyone involved in social work or health and social care.
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Becoming a Social Work Manager
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.
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Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work
An unique resource for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse.
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Managing Stress
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.
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Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.
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Making sense of theory and its application to social work practice
How to understand social work theory and apply it to social work practice
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Personal Safety for Social Workers and Health Professionals
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.
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Managing Stress
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.
Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care
Explains and promotes the fundamentals of values, ethics and rights for anyone involved in social work or health and social care.
Becoming a Social Work Manager
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.
Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work
An unique resource for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse.
Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.