Developing Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Work (Paperback)

Barry Fearnley

ISBN 10: 1529763061 / ISBN 13: 9781529763065

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, Exeter, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. 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 Using case studies, activities and research summaries, this accessible guide to child and family social work will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to practice with confidence. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Work (Paperback)
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, Exeter
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529763061
• ISBN 13: 9781529763065
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

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.