SOCIAL WORK SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: A Practice Handbook

Since its first publication in 2000, this best-selling text has been an invaluable resource for thousands of social workers preparing for life in practice. Written by an influential academic-practitioner, it is widely regarded as the leading book in its field. The third edition has been thoroughly updated to include sections on theoretical, factual and practice knowledge. Key features include: • 4 new chapters that integrate theory and practice in a Knowledge and Skills Framework or ‘map’ of professional practice • 80 social work skills and interventions • 12 appendices describing a range of different social work approaches • A wide range of practice examples linking theory and practice Social Work Skills and Knowledge is essential reading for all social work students and a valuable reference tool for practising social workers, social services managers and human service professionals.