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In recent years, social work has been devalued by politicians and the media However it requires practitioners equipped with key skills tempower individuals and communities and rooted in values which stimulate them tpromote social justice It is heartening that social work educators are at the forefront of equipping social workers with the skills and values tpromote a better society This book will open hearts and minds tachieve these ends - Bob Holman, former Community Worker and Professor of Social Policy Social Work: A Companion tLearning is an exciting and definitive new book that will equip readers with the core knowledge and skills they need tsuccessfully complete their social work training, and gon tbe an effective practitioner The text takes a holistic and critical approach, not only enabling students and practitioners tunderstand how tpractise social work effectively, but alshow tlocate this practice within its societal context Written and edited by leading experts in the field, each chapter skilfully explores key themes, issues, and concepts underpinning social work theory and practice in an engaging, authoritative and accessible way The selection of topics serves testablish: the contexts through which social work education can best be understood; the core requirements and processes that characterise social work courses; the issues involved in continuing professional development The chapters comprise a wide range of key issues, such as communication skills, partnership working, the values of social work, supervision, management, law, and research mindedness, as well as twunique chapters written exclusively from service users perspectives Case studies, interactive questions, key points and further reading sections are used throughout the book tbring the material tlife and aid readers understanding Social Work: A Companion tLearning will be a core text for students and practitioners at all levels, providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive companion they will need thelp them progress in their careers Mark Lymbery has taught social work at the University of Nottingham since 1995 He is the author of Social Work with Older People (2005), alspublished by SAGE Publications Karen Postle is a registered social worker with a background in counselling and family and neighbour mediation She now teaches on the social work programmes at the University of East Anglia
