This book equips readers with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake effective assessments and appropriate interventions with confidence. In part one the authors unpick exactly what assessment is, outline the assessment toolkit, apply this to practice and discuss the ins and outs of the development of a clear care plan. Drawing on activities, case studies and service user perspectives part two guides readers through the application of different intervention methods in varied contexts with diverse service user groups. This book focuses on key issues such as resilience, professional values and ethics, complexity and reflective practice, helping students not only get to grips with all the essential theory but also to develop to emotional and professional intelligence.
Introduction
Part 1: Assessments: Making Sense and Planning to Act
Chapter 1:Definitions and principles of Assessment
Chapter 2: Social work's evolving context: a brief history
Chapter 3: Risk and professional judgements
Chapter 4: Assessing children, young people and families
Chapter 5: Assessing adults' needs
Chapter 6: Planning, reviews, flexibility and supervision
Part 2: Interventions: Now Let's Go and Help People
Chapter 7: Intervening as a social worker
Chapter 8: Relationships, systems and complexity
Chapter 9: Intervening during crisis
Chapter 10: Task-Centred Interventions
Chapter 11: Strengths and solution-focused interventions
Chapter 12: Working with Groups and Group Work
Summary and Final Thoughts
