Working in Social Care: A Systemic Approach

by Dave Evans, Jeremy Kearney

Overview

This book is designed to aid the practitioner in all social care and social work settings. It explores approaches to practice which are based upon systemic ideas and an awareness of the impact of power in practice contexts. Following the introduction of the main ideas of the book, the authors examine the systemic approach from three perspectives: ¢ key principles - to help guide practice and practice teaching; ¢ the central triangular process - between service user, worker and agency ¢ the work process - examining the triangular relationship over time. The authors address practitioners directly, not only by drawing on their own practice experience, but also by highlighting key practical questions for the reader to consider.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351871006
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/02/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dave Evans is Principal Lecturer in Social Work at Suffolk College, Ipswich, UK and Jeremy Kearney is Head of Social Work at the University of Sunderland, UK.

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction; The Development of a systemic approach; Key principles of a systemic approach; The central triangular process; The work process; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

’...a stimulating contribution to the literature concerned with the practice of social work, which will be of considerable value to social work practitioners and students alike.’ British Journal of Social Work ’...will be of interest to staff in education and research and should be seen as a valuable source of reference for students.’ Community Care ’...admirably links theory with practice and is an invaluable guide.’ Aslib Book Guide

From the Publisher