Developing Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Work

Using case studies, activities and research summaries, this accessible guide to child and family social work will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to practice with confidence. 

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Professionalism
Chapter 2: Values and Ethics
Chapter 3: Theories for Practice
Chapter 4: Working with Families
Chapter 5: Working with Children
Chapter 6: Safeguarding
Chapter 7: Assessments
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Professional capabilities framework
Appendix 2: Subject benchmark for social work

About the author

Barry Fearnley is a social worker with over twenty years′ experience working with children and families. He is currently working for a university as a Coach – Child and Adult Workforce. Previous experience includes Head of Partnerships Social Work and Social Care, senior lecturer and a children and families social worker. He has been a practice educator for social work students in both children and families and adult services. He has supported newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and social workers in their continual professional development. His PhD explored the everyday experiences of young women who are also mothers.

Product details

• Authors: Barry Fearnley, Fearnley Barry
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781529763065
• ISBN: 978-1-5297-6306-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Transforming Social Work Pract; Transforming Social Work Practice Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social Work, For undergraduate education and equivalents, Textbook, coursework