Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 passyour compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers anddevelopingtheir 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 youthrough 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 youprepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities.
By using thisbook, you'll be armed with the tools you needto get the mo
Trade Review
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
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
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
Table of ContentsThe 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
