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"The second edition is very welcome and represents and extremely useful addition to theory/models texts. Pam brings a very lively style of debate to these issues and, extremely importantly, adds a critical edge which is what students require within the realm of contemporary practice."
Professor Jonathan Parker, Head of Department of Social Work, University of Hull.
Professor Jonathan Parker, Head of Department of Social Work, University of Hull.
- What skills do social workers need to become effective practitioners?
- How can these skills be perfected and made transferable across different service user and carer groups, contexts, and countries?
- How can these skills be used to enhance multi-agency co-operation and collaboration?
In particular, this edition contains new material on:
- Social work methods, practice approaches and perspectives
- The knowledge base of social work and the importance of the relationship between theory and practice
- How the terms skill and intervention are defined and effectively applied in practice
Social Work Skills is essential reading for all social work students and a valuable reference text for practising social workers and human service professionals.
About the Author
Pamela Trevithick started in social work in 1972 and trained in 1980. Since then she has practised in Birmingham, London and Bristol as a residential social worker, education welfare officer, statutory social worker, groupworker and team manager. She is Senior Lecturer (half-time) in the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, and a groupwork practitioner, trainer and consultant. She is the co-editor of the journal Groupwork, and on the editorial board of the Journal of Social Work Practice.
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A brilliant book that I wish I had known about earlier in my DipSW training - also wish I had the author as one of my tutors.
The author truly does 'fill in the gaps' left by DipSW training that focuses endlessly on 'competences', for example, by listing all those elusive 'skills' that social work students are supposed to demonstrate, and by defining exactly what is meant by terms such as 'theory', intervention', 'method', etc, etc, etc.
Beg, borrow, or even (blow the expense) buy this book - you won't regret it (despite the over-emphasis on psychological rather than sociological perspectives). I think I shall still be referring to it as a newly-qualified practitioner and it will be invaluable during the remainder of my second placement, especially when writing assignments and evidence sheets...
The author truly does 'fill in the gaps' left by DipSW training that focuses endlessly on 'competences', for example, by listing all those elusive 'skills' that social work students are supposed to demonstrate, and by defining exactly what is meant by terms such as 'theory', intervention', 'method', etc, etc, etc.
Beg, borrow, or even (blow the expense) buy this book - you won't regret it (despite the over-emphasis on psychological rather than sociological perspectives). I think I shall still be referring to it as a newly-qualified practitioner and it will be invaluable during the remainder of my second placement, especially when writing assignments and evidence sheets...
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me, this book has been essential during my two year MA in SW, and I am sure the same will apply for any person studying the BA. As others have said, this book contains the information you need, and is easy and enjoyable to read. I have dipped into my library copy for many assignments, and have now purchased my own copy ans I want to read it through - I can't say that I have been inspired by many other texts to do the same! This has also proved useful when applying theory to my practice when writing up my APT and portfolio.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book for rejuvenating tired minds. It sets out all you need to know about the theory and practice of social work. It is a must-have for post-qualifying study.
It is a useful resource and helps organise the braincells into an orderly queue.
You can read any section in isolation or just work your way through the book. It is well written, simply presented and avoids jargon. Most of all it is a good read - not something you encounter every day in social work literature.
I used this book when I completed PQ 2-4 last year and found it indispensable. I dipped in and out of subjects with ease. The book is presented in such a way that every page is self-contained and theories/practice/skills/methods/values and case studies are analysed and explained with ease.
Most important of all, the writer knows her subject and enjoys her work. I found myself identifying with her views and experiences. I did not feel patronised or require a dictionary to decipher the text.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in working with and for people.
It is a useful resource and helps organise the braincells into an orderly queue.
You can read any section in isolation or just work your way through the book. It is well written, simply presented and avoids jargon. Most of all it is a good read - not something you encounter every day in social work literature.
I used this book when I completed PQ 2-4 last year and found it indispensable. I dipped in and out of subjects with ease. The book is presented in such a way that every page is self-contained and theories/practice/skills/methods/values and case studies are analysed and explained with ease.
Most important of all, the writer knows her subject and enjoys her work. I found myself identifying with her views and experiences. I did not feel patronised or require a dictionary to decipher the text.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in working with and for people.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Social Work Bible Itself
It was delivered on time (but I had to collect it from royal mail sorting centre). Its well written and easy to understand. The kind of book you actually enjoy reading. Read more
Published 4 months ago by twotimetrouble
Social Work Skills: A Practice Handbook. 2nd edition
A must for every Social Work student. Easy to navigate, good overview of every subject. I am currently studying Access to Social Work, I wish this book was discovered at the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sweet
A must
I have used this book for every single assignment during my 3 years at Uni. This book is clear and easy to understand providing a over view of many areas of social work.
Published on 22 Aug 2009 by C. Glaister
The Bible for Social Workers..
If you only buy one social work book, make it this one..I'm in my last year of my BSc and I have used this for every module I've studied. Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by E. Spence
A nust have book
I am doing my BA (hons) in Sw and too have just bought this book, anyone going on placement for the first time will have to complete a portfolio, demonstratign theories,... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by Mr. David Lambert
Invaluable text
I am currently completing my Social Work BA (Hons) Degree and came across this text book by chance. I am so glad I did! Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2008 by Laura O
An important book but why so expensive
I rarely buy books but this one has joined the select few in my practice teaching library. It provides a very simple look at social work skills (50 are listed) and knowledge. Read more
Published on 24 May 2001
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