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.
How to Thrive in Professional Practice
A Self-care Handbook
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.
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A Critical Guide to the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 Years (2015)
A practical guide to the SEND CoP for trainees, teachers and other health and social care professionals working with children and young people who present with special educational needs or disability.
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Safeguarding Adults Together under the Care Act 2014
A multi-agency practice guide
An essential adult safeguarding practice multi-agency framework under the Care Act 2014.
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Relationship-based Social Work with Adults
A guide to relationship-based practice for social work with adults
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Communication Skills for your Social Work Degree
For those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of social work.
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Supporting Troubled Young People
A practical guide to helping with mental health problems
An accessible guide for those wanting to help and support children and young people with, or at risk of developing mental health problems.
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Critical Thinking Skills for your Social Work Degree
An essential text for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for critical thinking, reading and writing.
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Innovations in Practice Learning
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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Academic Writing and Referencing for your Social Work Degree
An essential text for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for academic writing and referencing.
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Working with Family Carers
This book analyses informal caring across a variety of contexts, describing the nature of these relationships and the conditions under which they take place, and discusses the ways professionals can support and empower carers.
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Studying for your Social Work Degree
Essential reading for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies to ensure success.
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Self-neglect
A Practical Approach to Risks and Strengths Assessment
A practical intervention framework and guide in Risks & Strengths Assessment in self-neglect for support staff who are working with adults who self-neglect or may be at risk of self-neglecting in the future.
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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.
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.
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.