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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.

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The W Word

The W Word

Witchcraft labelling and child safeguarding in social work practice

By Prospera Tedam and Awura Adjoa

A useful resource for people seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. 

Social Media in Social Work Education

Social Media in Social Work Education

Edited by Joanne Westwood

An up-to-date guide to the effective use of social media in social work education

Social Work and Covid-19

Social Work and Covid-19

Lessons for Education and Practice

Edited by Denise Turner

This book captures the unique moment in time created by the Covid 19 pandemic and uses this as a lens to explore contemporary issues for social work education and practice.  

Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

The Role of Social Workers in Disasters

Edited by Angie Bartoli, Maris Stratulis and Rebekah Pierre

This book shines a light on the personal stories of people with lived experiences and the important and valuable role that social workers have played in disaster response.

The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship

The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship

Edited by Clare Stone and Mary Shannon

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship to guide apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route.

The Mindful Social Worker

The Mindful Social Worker

Living your best social work life

By Barbara Starns

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. 

Self-Neglect: Learning from Life

Self-Neglect: Learning from Life

By Shona Britten and Karen Whitby

A practice-based perspective on working with people who self-neglect.

How to Thrive in Professional Practice

How to Thrive in Professional Practice

A Self-care Handbook

By Stephen J Mordue, Lisa Watson and Steph Hunter

Through a range of self-care activities, this book will help you to look after yourself so that you are fit to face the demands of your profession. 

Safeguarding Adults Together under the Care Act 2014

Safeguarding Adults Together under the Care Act 2014

A multi-agency practice guide

By Barbara Starns

An essential adult safeguarding practice multi-agency framework under the Care Act 2014.

Making sense of theory and its application to social work practice

Making sense of theory and its application to social work practice

By Phil Musson

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

Supporting Troubled Young People

Supporting Troubled Young People

A practical guide to helping with mental health problems

By Steven Walker

An accessible guide for those wanting to help and support children and young people with, or at risk of developing mental health problems.

Innovations in Practice Learning

Innovations in Practice Learning

Edited by Sue Taplin

As a practice educator, do you sometimes encounter difficulties in supporting individual students through placement? This book is a handy companion of innovative practice to help you through those times.

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Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work

Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work

By Chris Dyke

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.

The Social Worker's Guide to the Care Act 2014

The Social Worker's Guide to the Care Act 2014

By Pete Feldon

New edition of best-selling book which helps social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014.

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Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work

Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work

By Patricia Cartney and Jane Bottomley

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