Social Work Practice Learning

David Edmondson
Social Work Practice Learning
December 2013 | 224 pages | Sage UK
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Description

This book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully pass your compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing their professional practice.

Giving examples of the PCF plus clear exercises, strategies and tips, the book:

-Introduces your students to social work in the context of contemporary reforms.

-Takes you through each stage of the new placement structure explaining supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking in social work.

-Addresses trouble shooting and problem solving on placement.

-Helps you prepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities.

By using this book, you'll be armed with the tools you need to get the most out of your placement.

David Edmondson is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University

Contents

The Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction

The Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction

The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure

The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure

Planning and Beginning your Placement

Planning and Beginning your Placement

Understanding Values and Ethics

Understanding Values and Ethics

Translating Values and Ethics into Practice

Translating Values and Ethics into Practice

Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning

Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning

Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning

Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning

Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking

Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking

Understanding Problem Solving

Understanding Problem Solving

Getting Ready for Professional Practice

Getting Ready for Professional Practice

Description

This book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully pass your compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing their professional practice.

Giving examples of the PCF plus clear exercises, strategies and tips, the book:

-Introduces your students to social work in the context of contemporary reforms.

-Takes you through each stage of the new placement structure explaining supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking in social work.

-Addresses trouble shooting and problem solving on placement.

-Helps you prepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities.

By using this book, you'll be armed with the tools you need to get the most out of your placement.

David Edmondson is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University

Contents

The Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction

The Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction

The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure

The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure

Planning and Beginning your Placement

Planning and Beginning your Placement

Understanding Values and Ethics

Understanding Values and Ethics

Translating Values and Ethics into Practice

Translating Values and Ethics into Practice

Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning

Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning

Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning

Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning

Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking

Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking

Understanding Problem Solving

Understanding Problem Solving

Getting Ready for Professional Practice

Getting Ready for Professional Practice

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Social Work Practice Learning

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December 2013 | 224 pages | Sage UK

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This book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully pass your compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing their professional practice.

Giving examples of the PCF plus clear exercises, strategies and tips, the book:

-Introduces your students to social work in the context of contemporary reforms.

-Takes you through each stage of the new placement structure explaining supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking in social work.

-Addresses trouble shooting and problem solving on placement.

-Helps you prepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities.

By using this book, you'll be armed with the tools you need to get the most out of your placement.

David Edmondson is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University


Table Of Contents:

  • The Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction
  • The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure
  • Planning and Beginning your Placement
  • Understanding Values and Ethics
  • Translating Values and Ethics into Practice
  • Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning
  • Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning
  • Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking
  • Understanding Problem Solving
  • Getting Ready for Professional Practice

Recent Product Reviews:

This is a very accessible book which I believe clearly outlines many of the situations and experiences which a student encounters and which can contribute to their learning.
Karen Hillison, Practice Lecturer in Social Work, University of Hull
This timely book will be a godsend to both students and practice educators studying or new to the role. Thorough examination of the practice learning process peppered with reference links and reflective activities makes this an engaging and accessible text. Thoroughly recommended!
Donna Jones, Practice Learning & Development Manager, Royal Holloway University of London
I feel this an excellent book which gives the student a step-by-step guide to Practice Learning and all the areas they need to know about undertaking a Placement. I like how the author included young people's views. This book will also be very useful to new and experienced Practice Educators.
Elaine Flynn, Practice Learning and Placement Manager, Sheffield Hallam University

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