Qualification, CPD and training
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Handbook for Assessing and Managing Care in the Community
Philip Seed and Gillian Kaye
This practical book covers the complex issues involved in assessment procedures and care management. It is addressed to care managers and to social care providers, including staff at all levels. It includes sample forms and many examples, and explains in clear terms the implications of various approaches. Learn More1994, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 152pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-227-2 -
Good Practice in Supervision
Statutory and Voluntary Organisations
Edited by Jacki Pritchard
Offering a new and much needed approach to supervision practice, Good Practice in Supervision considers the need and format for successful supervision, methods of effective implementation, and difficulties frequently encountered. The book includes many practical suggestions and examples which complement the sound theoretical base of the text. Learn More1994, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 224pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-279-1 -
Learning and Teaching in Social Work
Towards Reflective Practice
Edited by Margaret Yelloly and Mary Henkel
This book addresses contemporary themes in the professional education of social workers. The contributors raise important questions about the nature and purpose of professional social work practice in a modern, changing and complex society. Learn More1994, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 240pp -
Planning and Costing Community Care
Edited by Chris Clark and Irvine Lapsley
Drawing on current research, this book assesses the issues and problems arising as social work and services departments learn how to implement the new community care legislation. Drawing on the experience of researchers, practitioners and managers, the book explores the development of policies for different types of service and support. Learn More1995, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 180pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-267-8 -
Good Practice in Risk Assessment and Management 1
Edited by Jacki Pritchard and Hazel Kemshall
This book provides a complete guide to good practice for those involved in risk assessment and management.. With its strong emphasis on practice, the book examines the key issues and methods of risk measurement, predictability and management, drawing upon the experience of the contributors in a wide variety of social care settings. Learn More1995, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 224pp -
Boring Records?
Communication, Speech and Writing in Social Work
Katie Prince
Boring Records? is a practical and eye-opening investigation into the central role of record keeping. Using the first-hand impressions and comments of parents, children and clinical social workers, the author demonstrates the centrality of the work of record keeping for social work practitioners. Learn More1996, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 224pp -
Collaboration in Health and Welfare
Working with Difference
Ann Loxley
This study demystifies the concept of collaboration. The author suggests a framework to enable collaboration to take place, and details the skills which can be used to facilitate the process. She concludes that inter-professional and interagency collaboration can be creative and exciting despite the problems involved. Learn More1996, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 128pp -
Staff Supervision in a Turbulent Environment
Managing Process and Task in Front-line Services
Lynette Hughes and Paul Pengelly
Focusing on the interaction between supervisor and supervisee in the agency context, this book explores the interdependence of task and process in supervision. The authors conclude that effective service-delivery continues to depend on agencies providing the "thinking space" that supervision represents. Learn More1996, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 240pp -
Communication Skills in Practice
A Practical Guide for Health Professionals
Diana Williams
Recent changes in the health service have highlighted the need for the health professional to have effective communication skills in order to maintain a high quality of service to the client. This book will meet the demands brought about by the changes in role from the student to practitioner through to managerial responsibilities. Learn More1997, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 336pp -
Quality of Life
Philip Seed and Greg Lloyd
While exploring the popular references to the term "Quality of Life", this book also compares the technical meanings in medicine, the social sciences and in economic and social planning. Methods of measuring quality of life in these and other fields are reviewed to draw out elements which enhance the others. Learn More1997, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 200pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-413-9