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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

If you want to get better at social work, serving the clients who come into our lives better, you need to read. To be clear… The books I recommend here are not going to be just about social work. Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. If not, put it down. It might be discomforting.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. That experience prompted her to write a book to help other social workers. A child welfare social worker meets with her clients.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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Thoughts from the storage boxes

The Vintage Social Worker

I suppose I could have worked it out as our welfare structures today owe much to the Poor Law. It is a piece of work I hope also to share with the social work archive that BASW (British Association of Social Workers )are doing for their 50th anniversary. Who knew the origins of fostering were in the workhouse system, not me.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

It can be customised and expanded upon to suit the specific needs and objectives of the social work organisation or agency. What do social services look for in a home check or visit? To maximise this opportunity, social services workers should employ a comprehensive checklist to gather vital information during visits.

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Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Essay Sample

Social Work Haven

No refusals The BIA checked for any advance decision which conflicts with the planned deprivation of liberty and made contact with P’s health and welfare LPA however; he did not share any conflicting views on P’s placement (DOLS COP 4.25). Necessary to prevent harm and proportionate to risk of harm.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs.