Understanding Social Work

Preparing for Practice

Neil Thompson (Avenue Consulting Ltd, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
30 April 2020

Social work

Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, this popular textbook reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. Getting to the heart of what this profession is all about, Understanding Social Work continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers wanting a better understanding of the social work role. What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?

New to this edition: - Updates include new material on the importance of social media, resilience, the impact of austerity, rising case-loads, and the increase pressure on social workers

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-effective-social-worker. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

By: Neil Thompson (Avenue Consulting Ltd UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781352009729
ISBN 10: 1352009722
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 30 April 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

1. Making Sense of Social Work 2. The Legal and Policy Context 3. The Knowledge Base 4. The Skills Base 5. The Value Base 6. Achieving Good Practice 7. Facing the Challenge 8. Conclusion Guide to Further Learning Appendix: Internet Resources.

Neil Thompson is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 40 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker.

Reviews for Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice

As Social Workers we are increasingly working with higher levels of social deprivation, social need and dwindling resources. This book is a handy reminder of the importance of retaining the underpinning knowledge, values, skills and models which help to shape, develop and maintain our professional identity and practice. * Amanda Hill, Cumbria University, UK * This book makes following the why, what, when, and how of social work very straightforward. Students often struggle to see the match between all the elements of social work as a process and at the same time think of the knowledge, skills and values required to do the job. This book is such an easy fit with their requirements. * Paul McCafferty, Ulster University, UK *