Joanne Parker, Diane Galpin, Jenny Bigmore

The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult and Mental Health Services: Hitting the Ground Running

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Formal education has finally ended, you've passed your exams and you're getting started as a newly qualified social worker (NQSW). This handbook guides you through the initial hurdles you may face in this transitional phase, helping you to fully understand your role and how to meet the requirements of NQSW status.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 290g
• ISBN-13: 9781849051583
• ISBN-10: 1849051585
• Artikelnr.: 33766355

Autorenporträt

All three authors are based at Bournemouth University, UK. Diane Galpin is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is also lead lecturer in the specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Risk and Decision Making in Professional Practice. Jenny Bigmore is Lecturer in Child Care Social Work, and is programme leader for the Post Qualifying Specialist Child Care Award. Jo Parker is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is programme leader of the Approved Mental Health Practice Programme.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Part I. Finding Your Feet. 1. Now I'm a Social Worker... 2.
Understanding and Using NQSW Status. 3. Starting Work in a New
Organisation. Part II. Finding Your Way. 4. Developing My Professional
Identity... 5. Understanding the Professional Role and Task. Part III.
Finding the Way Forward. 6. Taking Part in Supervision. 7. Managing Stress.
8. Continuing Professional Development, Critical Reflection and Building
for the Future. Conclusion. Appendix I. NQSW Frameworks Currently in Place
in the UK. Appendix II. Induction Frameworks and Standards. Appendix III.
Legislation, Policy and National Practice Guidance: Some Key Examples.
References. Index.