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- Provides a wealth of practical knowledge from the experiences of social care workers who have worked with different groups in diverse settings.
- Goes behind the rhetoric and theory to examine the unpredictable, difficult and challenging aspects of social care work.
- Draws from real-life case studies illustrating both positive and negative experiences and outcomes, and examines the tasks and core competencies of social care work.
- Reflects on the professionalisation of social care as a vital service utilised by Tusla (Child and Family Agency), the Health Service Executive and other stakeholders.
- Discusses the evolution of social care from residential child care to an expanded, multifaceted and integrated practice.
- Details the establishment of the representative body Social Care Ireland (SCI) in 2011, which is made up of
- the Irish Association of Social Care Workers (IASCW),
- the Irish Association of Social Care Management (IASCM) and
- the Irish Association of Social Care Educators (IASCE).
Written For: Students of Social Care Social care workers preparing for continuing professional development (CPD), and allied health and social care professionals. Those interested in a career in social care
ISBN/EAN | 9780717159697 |
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Author | Noel Howard and Denise Lyons |
Publisher | Gill Books |
Publication date | 21 May 2014 |
Format | Paperback |
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Social Care: Learning from Practice
Written by social care workers, this unique multi-contributory book draws on insightful stories of practice to discuss the key issues that impact on social care today.
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