Introducing Child Care Social Work: Contemporary Policy and Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Av Jill Davey, Jennifer Bigmore, UK) Davey, Jill (Bournemouth University, UK) Bigmore, Jennifer (Bournemouth University

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This book provides a practitioner's perspective on the challenges and developments of working in Child Care Social Work in the current context of organisational and social change. Drawing on the experience of social work practitioners who have undertaken the Post-Qualifying Child Care Specialist Award, the book shows how these challenges are being met in everyday practice, providing a forum to share their knowledge and experience with others and contribute to best practice. It will be of interest to social work practitioners and students and all those interested in the reality of current child care practice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-08-21
Mått171 x 246 x 9 mm
Vikt290 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SeriePost-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series
Antal sidor128
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781844451807

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Jill has been a qualified social worker for over 20 years specialising in Child Care. Her experience includes residential and field social work, including child protection investigations. She managed a team of social workers and been lead officer for Child Protection within an Local Education Authority. Jill joined Bournemouth University in 2003 where, with colleagues, she designed and developed the PQ Child Care Award on behalf of the University. Jenny is the course leader and a lecturer for the Post Qualifying Specialist Childcare Award at Bournemouth University and a registered social worker. Her background is working mainly in Child Protection in both long term and assessment childcare teams. She has a particular interest in working with Looked After Children and Care Leavers. She joined the university three years ago and maintains strong links with practice through consultancy and practice teaching.

Introduction1. Child DevelopmentThe impact of early abuse and trauma on the developing infant brainChild development and disabilityChild observation2. Ecological factorsAssessment issues for children with a disabilityWorking with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people3. Legislation and social policyChild care law and policy - a human rights perspective′No legal place to stay′ - issues for Gypsy and Traveller children4. Evidence-based practice and managing the professional taskService delivery to parents with learning disabilities - a critical appraisalManaging and supporting young people with secually harmful behaviourReferencesIndex