Social Work Practice
Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review
- Jonathan Parker - Bournemouth University, UK
Social Work Practice (General)
This bestselling book will take you step-by-step through the four main aspects of social work practice - Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review - giving you a complete foundation in each. It will introduce you to each process in a clear and accessible way, supporting you to both reflect on and apply what you have learnt in practice across settings and service user groups. The book will provide you with a theoretical foundation from which you can explore other aspects of social work.
New to the fifth edition:
- an ‘ethnographic approach’ to social work
- focus on relationship and resilience
- revised exploration of the political context of social work
- updated emphasis on social justice and human rights.
This is a must read for any social work student - accessible for three years of study. Clearly illustrated with good referencing.
A very comprehensive account of professional practice and reflective practice. Very useful for Access students who are intending to study Social Work or Mental Health in Higher Education. Clearly written and very useful