Social work, cats and rocket science : stories of making a difference in social work with adults / [edited by] Elaine James, Rob Mitchell and Hannah Morgan ; with Mark Harvey and Ian Burgess ; forewords by Lyn Romeo and Mark Neary.
| Other author | James, Elaine, editor. |
| Other author | Mitchell, Rob, editor. |
| Other author | Morgan, Hannah, editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020. |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | 1 online resource (176 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Servants not masters -- Mental capacity, mental health and least restrictive decision making -- Wellbeing, belonging and citizenship -- Love, hope and relationships -- Language, case note recording and writing about people -- Safeguarding -- The rise of the new social work bohemians -- Case law -- Glossary -- Bibliography. |
| Summary | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 26, 2019) |
| Issued in other form | Print version : 9781785925191 |
| Genre/form | Electronic book. |
| ISBN | 9781784509859 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 178450985X (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Stock number | HachetteUK700370 Ingram Content Group |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |