Developing Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Work

Barry Fearnley

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Learning Matters Ltd
24 March 2022

Social work

Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series

This book will provide you with the initial developing knowledge and skills needed to practice ethically and effectively with children and families. It will take you on a journey, introducing you to all the relevant theory, legislation and skills for practice, using case studies, activities and research summaries to help you navigate the complexities and challenges along the way.

Since launching in 2003, Transforming Social Work Practice has become the market-leading series for social work students. These books use activities and case studies to build critical thinking and reflection skills and will help social work students to develop good practice through learning.

This best-selling student series is:
* Affordable
* Written to the Professional Capabilities Framework
* Mapped to the social work curriculum
* Practical with clear links between theory and practice

By: Barry Fearnley
Imprint: Learning Matters Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781529763065
ISBN 10: 1529763061
Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 24 March 2022
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Introduction Chapter 1: Professionalism Chapter 2: Values and Ethics Chapter 3: Theories for Practice Chapter 4: Working with Families Chapter 5: Working with Children Chapter 6: Safeguarding Chapter 7: Assessments Conclusion Appendix 1: Professional capabilities framework Appendix 2: Subject benchmark for social work

Barry Fearnley is a social worker with over twenty years′ experience working with children and families. He is currently working for a university as a Coach – Child and Adult Workforce. Previous experience includes Head of Partnerships Social Work and Social Care, senior lecturer and a children and families social worker. He has been a practice educator for social work students in both children and families and adult services. He has supported newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and social workers in their continual professional development. His PhD explored the everyday experiences of young women who are also mothers.