Becoming a Social Work Manager

For new or aspiring managers in social work and social care, examining the practical and emotional transitions involved in taking on a management role, how to look after yourself and others, and how to develop a strong professional identity.

List of contents

Introduction Chapter 1 - The journey: preparation for the role Chapter 2 - Multiple identities Chapter 3 - Managing people Chapter 4 - Coping with the new role Chapter 5 - Towards a smoother transition

About the author

Angie Bartoli is a qualified social worker who has worked with children and families within the statutory and voluntary sectors as a practitioner and manager. For a period of time she worked with the Department for Education and was a training manager for a local safeguarding children board.  Angie is now a social work educator based at Nottingham Trent University, and gained her professional doctorate in 2016.  She has also been Vice Chair for BASW (England).  

Summary

For new or aspiring managers in social work and social care, examining the practical and emotional transitions involved in taking on a management role, how to look after yourself and others, and how to develop a strong professional identity.

Product details

• Authors: Angie Bartoli, Angie (Nottingham Trent University) Bartoli, Bartoli Angie
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.09.2024
• EAN: 9781915713759
• ISBN: 978-1-915713-75-9
• No. of pages: 140
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 260 g
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, Social Work, Advice on careers & achieving success, Management: leadership & motivation, Management: leadership and motivation, Advice on careers and achieving success