Your Social Work Practice Placement
From Start to Finish
Ian Mathews author Karin Crawford author Diane Simpson author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:16th Dec '13
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£105.00(9781849201780)
Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face.
Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession.
Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
In the ever changing world of social work, students need a firm footing from which to launch themselves into placement. This book offers that foundation. It provides a great balance between informative guidance and theoretical perspectives that will undoubtedly benefit any student preparing to enter the placement world. -- Stephen Mordue
ISBN: 9781849201797
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 380g
216 pages