Becoming a Social Worker: A Guide for Students

by Caroline Humphrey

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This book explores the journey of becoming a social worker. It is based upon the experiences of social work students themselves and therefore provides a unique 'inside-out' perspective. By showing that personal, professional and political elements are interwoven in students' journeys, the author demonstrates that integrating these elements is vital to critical reflection and relationship-based social work. Content includes social work theory, therapeutic and risk-management interventions, emotional and ethical aspects of practice, political and cultural contexts of practice, and issues around supervision and assessment. The book also :

" includes introductions, real-life case study exercises, points for reflection, diagrams and tables, further reading and resources

" equips new students to reflect upon their own journeying and to learn more effectively from modules and placements

" provides case study material on all aspects of placements such as meeting Key Roles and value requirements

" covers career pathways for final year students, including guidance on dealing with job interviews and occupational stress

This is important reading across a range of modules and will be particularly valuable for new students and students on placement.

  • ISBN10 6613554928
  • ISBN13 9786613554925
  • Publish Date 31 October 2010 (first published 1 January 2010)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 25 September 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Sage Publications (CA)
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 281
  • Language English