Skills for Social Work Practice

"This is a well considered and very timely publication. Its strength lies in the broad range of skills considered and it is organised to maximum effect. For example, the chapters are clear and comprehensive. It is particularly relevant to the 30 days skills development in that it identifies the range of skills and directly applies them to practice." - Donna Jones, Royal Holloway University

This book supports readers at any point in their social work careers as they take their practice skills forward. It reflects current practice frameworks and addresses a wide range of skills including communication, professional writing, ethical practice and assessment. Case studies and reflective exercises bring concepts to life throughout.Skills lie at the heart of all actions of a social worker, and inform all aspects of practice – from drawing on vital theoretical and ethical frameworks to applying the law and research findings to particular situations.  This user-friendly and logically organised text book brings together in one place all the vital skill sets which students need to acquire in order to qualify as social workers. It reflects current practice frameworks and addresses a wide range of skills including communication and relationship building, professional writing, ethical practice, assessment and reflection. his engaging and practical book is essential reading for social work students taking skills and practice modules as well as being a critical tool for practitioners looking to enhance their skills in social work practice.