Social Work With Looked After Children

Author : Christine Cocker,Lucille Allain
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857259219

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Social Work with Looked After Children by Christine Cocker,Lucille Allain Pdf

This revised edition details organisational systems and structures that are part of the assessment and planning process for looked after children. This is closely interwoven with discussions about their emotional development, educational, health and cultural needs and how these needs can be met through social work and a range of other services. The views of looked after children are highlighted through case studies and summaries of research findings, and the range of skills and knowledge necessary to support looked after children through the key events they experience, including loss, change and the development of new relationships, are explained and illustrated.

Author : Peter Burke,Jonathan Parker
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781843103646

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Social Work and Disadvantage by Peter Burke,Jonathan Parker Pdf

Providing key messages for practice, they outline a range of protection measures against "disability by association" to reduce the risk of stigma and victimisation.

Author : Maureen O′Loughlin,Steve O′Loughlin
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473967908

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Social Work with Children and Families by Maureen O′Loughlin,Steve O′Loughlin Pdf

′An excellent introduction to social work with children and families. It links practice with legislation and highlights relevant research findings′. - Mr Dan Burrows,Cardiff School of Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University Working with children and families is one of the most challenging, skilled, but ultimately rewarding, areas of social work practice. Social workers need to be able to work with a diverse group of children and their families: from babies to teenagers, single parents to two-parent families and multi-carer families, as well as with a diverse group of professionals, such as the police, schools, hospitals, health centres and various community organisations. They need to be able to understand the law, policy and legislation that surrounds social work with children and families, while continually developing their own skills. Such skills include communication, preparation and planning, intervention, recognition, identification and assessment of significant harm, recording and report writing, managing oneself and the work, problem solving, research and analysis and decision making. This fully revised new edition aims to guide you through all of these areas and more. There are chapters on safeguarding, substitute care for children, family support for children and families, life story work and direct work with children.

Author : Peter Unwin,Rachel Hogg
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446258293

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Effective Social Work with Children and Families by Peter Unwin,Rachel Hogg Pdf

Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers′ decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and newly qualified social workers and suggests practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practice Written at a time when Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Enquiry are charged with looking at issues of effectiveness within children and families social work, the book tackles the different challenges that students and practitioners can be faced with, outlining common pitfalls and how to avoid these. Key topics covered include: - Legislation and policy - Child development - Safeguarding and child protection - Assessment - Communication - Looking after yourself Reflective questions are used throughout the book, ensuring that students critically evaluate their own practice. Case examples and case studies drawn from the authors′ recent practice are included throughout the book to illuminate the realities of contemporary social work with children and families. This text will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly as they prepare to go on placement. It will also provide valuable reading for qualified social workers who are interested in fresh and effective approaches to practice.

Author : Ian Butler,Caroline Hickman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0857005561

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Social Work with Children and Families by Ian Butler,Caroline Hickman Pdf

This key text covers the knowledge and skills that social workers need to get into practice with children and families. The book covers core components of child and family work such as building effective relationships, assessment, child protection practice and working with the law. Clear and accessible, this practical book features case studies, questions and exercises throughout. This third edition covers the very latest developments in child and family work, including changes in professional practice that emphasise the importance of understanding child development and observation skills. Social Work with Children and Families is an indispensable text for social workers, allied health professionals, psychologists and students of social work and child care.

Author : Jane Williams
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849208314

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Child Law for Social Work by Jane Williams Pdf

An invaluable resource for all social workers in practice with children and families, this book examines key issues such as child protection, family support, care planning, adoption and case preparation for court. With illustrative case studies throughout, the text is divided into two sections: " Part 1 explores the legal context of social work practice with children, examining how international human rights standards are absorbed within domestic law. " Part 2 explores the application of the law, policies and systems to individual case work, illustrating rights-based thinking in practice. Accessible to those without a background in law, the book highlights links between social work standards and legal values and rules. With promotion of the rights of children and families a measure of professional competence and legal obligation, the book helps readers satisfy social work standards and use their knowledge of the law to improve their practice. The book is vital reading for all levels of social work student, including those undertaking the post-qualifying award in child care, as well as being an indispensable resource for practitioners working with children and families. Jane Williams is a lecturer in law at the University of Swansea. She specialises in social work law, and children's rights. Other publications include Children and Citizenship (SAGE, 2007), co-edited with Antonella Invernizzi.

Author : Kassem, Derek,Mufti , Emmanuel,Robinson, John
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335219728

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Education Studies: Issues & Critical Perspectives by Kassem, Derek,Mufti , Emmanuel,Robinson, John Pdf

'Education Studies' is an essential text for Education Studies students. It provides a critical account of key issues in education today. Themed sections with introductions link the issues discussed in each chapter.

Author : Keith Bilton,British Association of Social Workers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Child psychology
ISBN : 1861780656

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Looking After Children by Keith Bilton,British Association of Social Workers Pdf

Author : Julie Adams,Diana Leshone
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781910391969

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Active Social Work with Children with Disabilities by Julie Adams,Diana Leshone Pdf

Active Social Work with Children with Disabilities provides a comprehensive social worker’s guide to working with children with disabilities, exploring current issues from the perspective of both the social worker and the family. Many people are afraid of working in this field of social work and this book dispels the myths and fears about working with children with disabilities and build the social worker’s confidence in an area that is often left behind within the social work world. The book will help you to: undertake a social work assessment with a child with a disability consider the holistic needs of the child and the family explore the impact of grief and loss upon the family build emotional intelligence and resilience within families. communicate with children with disabilities communication techniques. The new SEND legislation and issues around Safeguarding of Children with Disabilities and Transition to Adult Social Care for the young person are explored, and activities and scenarios help you to critically reflect and explore theory and practice further

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Children, Schools and Families Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0215529693

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Looked-after Children by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Children, Schools and Families Committee Pdf

The Care Matters White Paper (Cm. 7137, 2007, ISBN 9780101713726) and the resultant Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (ISBN 9780105423089) showed the priority the Government has put on improving outcomes for looked-after children. But the Committee cautions that success will not flow automatically from new legislation or guidance. Previous programmes of substantial reform and investment have left outcomes for looked-after children still lagging unacceptably far behind those for other children. Inconsistency in practice and underperformance against current standards show that there are significant underlying challenges to implementation of the new raft of measures. The report examines the crucial elements of: relationships - stable reliable bonds with key individuals are fundamental to children's security and development; placements - are in short supply and local authorities need more support to increase availability; the performance framework - the quality of decision-making, of relationships, and of children's experiences of care. Three themes run through the Committee's conclusions. First is the importance of a well-trained, fairly paid, well-supported workforce in delivering the care. Secondly is how local authorities can come to approximate more closely the care of birth parents. Thirdly, there is the voice of the child and more independent support is needed for children to express their views. The care system should not be seen as a sanction against failing parents, nor blight children's future prospects. Care must be an integral part of a continuum of effective family support services for families under stress and not functioning well. Parents should expect that children in care will have stability and personalised attention rather than a life ruled by uncertainty and bureaucracy and will have access to all the health and therapeutic care that they need to enjoy life and develop into independent adults.

Author : Christine Cocker,Lucille Allain
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781844457779

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Advanced Social Work with Children and Families by Christine Cocker,Lucille Allain Pdf

Practice and legislation in child and family social work are always changing and have once again come under the spotlight. This text contextualises the bureaucratisation and managerialism of modern social work while also covering the advanced and complex skills necessary for competent social work practice in this area. The recent introduction of a new framework for Post-Qualifying social work practice provides an opportunity for the development of a robust text covering the basics at an advanced level.

Author : Joyce Lishman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1846426529

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Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care by Joyce Lishman Pdf

This substantially revised, expanded and updated edition of the popular Handbook of Theory for Practice Teachers is a comprehensive summary of the theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social care. Focussing on knowledge-based practice with a focus on improving outcomes, the five sections of the book cover: * the reasons and circumstances in which people may become social work service users * a holistic consideration of assessment in general and specific contexts, including risk assessment and management * methods of intervention, including cognitive behavioural social work, task centred practice, advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy and group care * the legal, policy, research and evidence context in which assessment and intervention occur, as well as interdisciplinary work and organisational aspects of social work practice * reflective practice, evaluation and evidence based practice as integral parts of social workers' engagement with the complex needs of individuals outside the existing parameters of policy or research findings. This key text is essential reading for students, practitioners and teachers in social work.

Author : Robin Sen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137269812

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Effective Practice with Looked After Children by Robin Sen Pdf

Since the key developments that policy and research have undergone over the course of the past years, meeting the specific needs of looked after children is a priority for modern social work policy and practice. This comprehensive text combines an accessible overview of statutory policy and legislation with analysis of core theories and interventions to provide a guide for effective practice with children in all care settings by: - Covering legislation as well as research-based analysis of the key interventions and practice methods in the field - Meeting market needs: students and practitioners struggle with the dearth of specific material on looked after children - this text supports them in a core component of social work study and practice - Consolidating learning through its use of reflective questions, case studies, exercises and research analysis This book offers an accessible overview of the care context in Britain and is essential reading for students and practitioners wishing to develop effective practice within childcare.

Author : Alison Brammer
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 1035 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Social legislation
ISBN : 9781292244181

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Social Work Law by Alison Brammer Pdf

Author : Derek Kirton
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857026637

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Child Social Work Policy & Practice by Derek Kirton Pdf

`A key text in the exploration of social, political and historical changes around child social care. It offers a broad overview of key themes in all areas and aspects of child care within the UK. It is an essential resource for students studying the degree in social work and will support and encourage their knowledge of fundamental issues' - Sarah Thomas, Programme Director BA (Hons) Social Work, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff This book offers an authoritative overview of child care policy and practice in the UK. It covers assessment and family support services, understanding child maltreatment and protection, the care of looked after children, including the contribution of adoption, foster and residential care, services for those leaving care and barriers facing disabled children and their families. Child Care Policy and Practice reflects the complexity and contested nature of children's needs, rights and interests and relationships between family and state. It analyses relevant debates and research and highlights practice issues and dilemmas. Readers are also directed to sources of further information on topics they may wish to explore in more depth. At the end of each chapter, there is guidance for further reading, resources for practice and questions for discussion. The book is aimed at social work practitioners and students, both qualifying and post-qualifying, at allied professionals working with children and families and at undergraduate students in Childhood Studies or Social Policy.