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Your Social Work Practice Placement
From Start to Finish



December 2013 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face.

Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession.

Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.

 
Introduction
 
PART ONE: PRE-PLACEMENT
 
Processes and Practicalities
 
Knowledge, Skills and Values
 
PART TWO: THE BEGINNING OF THE PLACEMENT
 
Processes and Practicalities
 
Knowledge, Skills and Values
 
PART THREE: THE MIDDLE OF THE PLACEMENT
 
Processes and Practicalities
 
Knowledge, Skills and Values
 
PART FOUR: THE END OF THE PLACEMENT
 
Processes and Practicalities
 
Knowledge, Skills and Values
 
Conclusion
 
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
 
Reference List

A textbook that students can relate to and use for both first and last placements. It 'demystifies' what being on 'placement' is all about and provides useful information in a general context.

Mrs Nieca Elizabeth Boynton
Social Sciences, Hull University
September 1, 2015

Best social work practice education text currently available.

Ms Anthea (Annie) Murr
Social Work, Wolverhampton University
March 11, 2014

This is a helpful and easily accessible tool for all social work students.

Mr Lee Clark
Professional & Community Education, Goldsmiths College
February 5, 2014

This is an excellent book for use by students on placement and also Practice Educators. Highly recommended.

Mr Derek Barron
Education , Social Services Department
February 4, 2014
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter One: Processes and Practicalities


Ian Mathews

Ian Mathews is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. He has been a qualified Social Worker since 1981 & is a founding member of Green-Templeton College, Oxford. He has substantial practice experience in health & social care including several years as an Approved Social Worker & Practice Teacher. He has a particular interest in mental health issues having been the professional lead for social care in the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust prior to joining the university. More About Author

Diane Simpson

Karin Crawford

Karin Crawford is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln, where she has responsibility for supporting learners, teaching and curriculum development in the area of health, social care and management, both at undergraduate and post-qualifying levels. She also has experience of working with other European countries to develop teaching and learning in health and social care. More About Author

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