Law for Social Workers

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Helen Carr (Professor of Law, University of Kent) David Goosey (Independent social worker)

Law for Social Workers

Helen Carr (Professor of Law, University of Kent), David Goosey (Independent social worker)

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Oxford University Press
30 March 2021

Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career. This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels. It also includes the Social Worker's Toolkit, which offers practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace.

Digital formats and resourcesThe sixteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks This edition's online resources include:-Video tutorials on a range of practical topics-Multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge-Guidance on answering the exercises from the book-Further reading suggestions-Glossary and flashcards of legal jargon- PowerPoint slides with accompanying notes for lecturers

By: Helen Carr (Professor of Law University of Kent), David Goosey (Independent social worker)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 16th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.438kg
ISBN: 9780198869924
ISBN 10: 0198869924
Pages: 760
Publication Date: 30 March 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Adult education , Undergraduate , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helen Carr is Professor of Law at the University of Kent. Helen's research is in the area of housing, social welfare, and public law and she has extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. David Goosey led postgraduate studies in health and social care at the University of Westminster for 17 years until December 2017. He is a Registered Social Worker and partner at The Change Agency. He chairs the Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board and is Independent Scrutineer for Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Reviews for Law for Social Workers

My go-to book. It is set out so clearly, and so easily understandable by the students. * Janet Goddard, University of West London * It is an essential read for students...invaluable for when they become practitioners * Tilia Lenz, Lecturer Practitioner Consultant for the Pan-Dorset and Wiltshire Teaching Partnership * Comprehensive, colourful and lively...a fantastically researched textbook. * Gareth Millar, Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University * It is by far the most comprehensive and well set-out text of this subject on the market * Michael Isles, Lecturer, University of Gloucestershire *