Social work skills
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Working with Carers
Christine Heron
A complete guide to working with carers, this volume provides a general overview of all the issues involved. General theories of assessment, groupwork, stress management and problem-solving are applied to working with carers, and suggestions for good practice are underpinned with references to relevant research, and policy documents. Learn More1998, 160pp -
Mental Health and Social Work
Edited by Marion Ulas and Anne Connor
Examining the theory and practice of work with people with mental health problems, this volume considers the current state of policy and organisation and the changes that have taken place over the last decade in the field. The book charts the move away from separate, specialist services, and the resultant impact on service provision. Learn More1998, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 248pp, CA$65.00ISBN: 978-1-85302-302-6 -
Advocacy Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals
Neil Bateman
Most professionals working in health or social care will be required to act as advocates as part of their work. This is a practical guide to advocacy skills specifically written for those in the health and social care professions it examines the function of advocacy within these professions and how to interview, and negotiate successfully. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 9.09in x 6.14in / 231mm x 156mm, 192pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-865-62000, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-157-0 -
Effective Communication
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
Supporting people with a variety of difficulties including hearing loss, impaired speech, visual impairment, dementia and learning disabilities requires a range of communication skills. This book will provide workers with the ability to enable adults with limited or no verbal communication skills to make decisions, and to express themselves. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.27in / 296mm x 210mm, 112pp, CA$38.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-927-32009, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, CA$38.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-932-3 -
Reflecting On and Developing Your Practice
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
Working in residential or domiciliary settings involves a continuing process of learning. Every day, social care workers face challenges that force them to think about what they do and how they do it. This is an interactive workbook providing social care workers with guidance on how to improve your knowledge through training and development. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 11.42in x 8.23in / 290mm x 209mm, 64pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-930-32009, Ebook, ePUB, 64pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-934-7 -
Safeguarding Adults
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
Working in residential or domiciliary settings involves a continuing process of learning. Every day, social care workers face challenges that force them to think about what they do and how they do it. This is an interactive workbook providing social care workers with guidance on how to improve your knowledge through training and development. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 11.57in x 8.31in / 294mm x 211mm, 80pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-928-02009, Ebook, ePUB, 80pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-933-0 -
Health and Safety
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
This book provides guidance on the responsibilities and risk assessments involved in maintaining a clean, safe and secure work environment, covering subjects such as first aid, safety in the kitchen, infection control, safe handling of adults, issues surrounding medication, how to react in an emergency and how to respond to challenging behaviour. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.31in / 296mm x 211mm, 128pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-929-72009, Ebook, PDF, 128pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-955-2 -
Substance Misuse
The Implications of Research, Policy and Practice
Edited by Joy Barlow
Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. It is paramount that professionals remain up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for grounded and innovative practice. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 5.83in / 232mm x 148mm, 240pp, CA$53.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-696-82009, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$53.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-219-8 -
Supporting Positive Behaviour
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
Supporting Positive Behaviour examines the underlying reasons for behaviour that challenges, ways to spot challenges before they occur and strategies to minimise or prevent incidents. This interactive workbook will help staff to understand appropriate interventions, and implement strategies that will reduce the behaviours over time. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 9.88in x 7.36in / 251mm x 187mm, 112pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-073-92010, Ebook, PDF, 112pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-267-9 -
Supporting Relationships and Friendships
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
Suzan Collins
This book looks at how to assess social skills and the qualities needed in a friend. Sharing interests can provide companionship and promote self-esteem, but some relationships and friendships can become negative or burdensome, and this book offers useful guidance on supporting service users in managing these relationships. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 9.72in x 7.28in / 247mm x 185mm, 112pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-072-22010, Ebook, PDF, 112pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-266-2
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