Newly Qualified Social Workers: A Handbook for Practice
Title | Newly Qualified Social Workers: A Handbook for Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Keith Brown |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 163 |
Release | 2009-07-06 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1844455572 |
The first year of practice can be the most challenging for newly qualified social workers. This book takes a practical look at the transition from student to practitioner and covers applying for a first post and managing the first years of practice, including specific guidance on topics such as induction, supervision and Post-Qualifying awards. Also covered are court skills, team working, report writing and record keeping. Each of these sections within the book contains critical commentary from both an employer’s and newly qualified social worker’s perspective, bringing alive the importance of these issues.
Newly Qualified Social Workers
Title | Newly Qualified Social Workers PDF eBook |
Author | Steven Keen |
Publisher | Learning Matters |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2012-11-08 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0857259253 |
The first year of practice can be a particularly challenging time for newly-qualified social workers. This book is therefore essential reading not only for NQSWs entering the workplace but for students on qualifying programmes who wish to develop their skills beyond graduation. This new edition draws upon recommendations from the Social Work Reform Board and includes material on the Assessed Year in Practice and how new practitioners working in both Adults and Children and Families settings can get the very best out of supervision.
Effective Social Work with Children and Families
Title | Effective Social Work with Children and Families PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Unwin |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2012-02-21 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1446258297 |
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.
The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers
Title | The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers PDF eBook |
Author | Helen Donnellan |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Pub |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2014-11-15 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9781849055338 |
This book gives social workers everything they need to know to succeed in the workplace as they move from student to newly qualified worker. Easy to read and practical it tackles the key challenges they are likely to face.
Newly-Qualified Social Workers
Title | Newly-Qualified Social Workers PDF eBook |
Author | Steven Keen |
Publisher | Learning Matters |
Pages | 249 |
Release | 2016-08-12 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1473987520 |
The first year of practice can be a particularly daunting and challenging time for newly-qualified social workers (NQSWs). This fully revised and updated book directly addresses the crucial transition period between finishing off the social work degree and managing the first years of practice. It offers down to earth, practical guidance on applying for your first post and managing your work load in the first few years. From useful sections on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), supervision, dealing with conflict, court skills, report writing, and team work to what professionalism actually looks like in practice, this book will throw a life belt to not only NQSWs entering the workplace but for students on qualifying programmes who wish to develop their skills beyond graduation.
The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Child and Family Social Workers
Title | The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Child and Family Social Workers PDF eBook |
Author | Helen Donnellan |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1843109891 |
This practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions to help you to hit the ground running in the early stages of your new career. It provides a range of strategies for managing your time and workload, and offers suggestions for finding support, coping with stress, maintaining job satisfaction and ways of handling difficult situations.
The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult and Mental Health Services
Title | The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult and Mental Health Services PDF eBook |
Author | Joanne Parker |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2011-11-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 085700557X |
Formal education has finally ended, you've passed your exams and you're getting started as a newly qualified social worker (NQSW). As you make the transition from student to fully fledged practitioner, you'll soon discover a whole host of challenges as you hit the ground running in your new career. This handbook will guide you through the initial hurdles you will face in this transitional phase, helping you to fully understand your role and how to meet the requirements of NQSW status. The book explores the practicalities of starting work in a new organisation and the professional demands particular to adult and mental health services, such as working jointly with other professions and maintaining your professional identity. A range of strategies are provided for staying motivated, managing stress and developing support networks. The authors also explore the role of supervision and critical reflection, and give advice on continuing professional development. This survival guide is an essential support to students, newly qualified social workers, practice educators and post-qualification practitioners specialising in adult and mental health services.