Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults by James, Elaine

Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785925191)

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Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults by James, Elaine

Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults

$33.95
Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults by James, Elaine

Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science: Stories of Making a Difference in Social Work with Adults

$33.95
Format: Paperback
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This book tells stories of just how powerful social work can be. At its heart are stories drawn from frontline practice, ranging from first interviews through to complex decision-making.

Along the way, we meet the social worker who assessed a cat (though for all the right reasons). We witness the cost of failing to protect the rights of adults, exemplified in the tragic death of Connor Sparrowhawk. We also see the transformations that can happen when social workers really get it right - as in the case of Peter, whose love of balloons led them to feature in his care plan. These stories from practice are combined with guidance and reflective exercises to offer valuable practice wisdom and learning for new and experienced social workers alike.

By turns funny, wise and moving, this book articulates the personal and professional qualities needed to practise rights-based social work. It reveals the potential of the profession to make a difference to the lives of individuals and to communities.

Author: Elaine James,Rob Mitchell,Hannah Morgan
ISBN-10: 1785925199
ISBN-13: 9781785925191
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2019
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 5.90h x 8.80w x 0.30d
By Elaine James
By Elaine James
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Elaine James has worked in various grant making and commissioning roles across children and adult social care for over 20 years. She is an honorary researcher at Lancaster University.

Rob Mitchell is a Principal Social Worker; he co-chaired the national Principal Social Worker Network for two years, is a Trustee of the National Social Work Awards and he is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University.

Dr Hannah Morgan is a Senior Lecturer in Disability Studies, Department of Sociology, Lancaster University and Director of the Centre for Disability Research (CeDR).

Mark Harvey is a Director of Disability Services in a Local Authority; he also co-chaired the national Principal Social Worker Network.

Ian Burgess is a social worker, Best Interest Assessor and Mental Capacity Lead.

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