How to be a Social Worker

A Critical Guide for Students

Priscilla Dunk-West

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Bloomsbury Academic
13 August 2018

Social work

This textbook equips social work students with the tools to develop a social work identity. It provides a critical examination of the knowledge base of social work – from human growth and development to social work research – and explores how a practitioner’s own values, principles and experience combine to shape their social work identity and practice alongside this.

Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, this is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors that brings together all areas of the classroom and practice curriculum to make learning a novel, creative and interactive process.

By: Priscilla Dunk-West
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781137608048
ISBN 10: 1137608048
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 13 August 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. The Social Work Self 2. Human Development 3. Communication Skills 4. Social Work Theory 5. Everyday Ethics 6. Practice Learning in Organisational Settings 7. Research in Social Work 8. 'Doing' Social Work: Constituting the Professional Self

Priscilla Dunk-West is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Flinders University, Australia. A sociologist and social worker, Priscilla has held university appointments in both Australia and England, teaching across a wide range of modules on the Social Work curriculum; her research interests include couple and family relationships, and social work practice.

Reviews for How to be a Social Worker: A Critical Guide for Students

This book is a great introduction to the profession. It is a really accessible read and it's perfect for people starting their social work training. * Dr Justin Rogers, Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bath * A comprehensive collection of the essential information needed for placement. It’s great for students to refer to both on a placement and throughout their course. * Patricia Muncey, Manager, Field Education, University of South Australia *