Social Work

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

An easy to navigate introduction to the law relevant to social work and how it can be applied in practice. Contemporary, creative and student-focused, this is a must-have textbook for qualifying undergraduates, Social Work degree apprentices, and newly qualified social workers.

This book will help social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014.

A Newly Qualified Social Worker’s experience, reflections and gentle advice on the training process and early years of a Social Work career.

This is an accessible guide to placements provides a framework for students across the caring professions to understand the theory behind successful practice and the critical skills needed to apply it

Essential reading for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies to ensure success.

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

The book will enable social work professionals to develop a critical understanding of substance use policy, theory and practice which they can use in practice.

Key extracts from Modern Mental Health: : Critical Perspectives on Psychiatric Practice which present a range of ersonal experiences.

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

This book is an essential introduction and guide for a critical engagement with social problems. In short, What's your (social) problem and what are you going to do about it?

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.