Becoming a Social Worker A Guide for Students

includes index and biblioraphy

1. Becoming a Social worker in Training ...................1 Social Work in the UK...................3 Students Journeys........................19 Studying social work at University ............35 Practising under supervision in the Community ......................51 2. Integrating knowledge, skills and Values ..........67 Why do we need Theory or Research .........69 What do they mean by Practice wisdom ...................91 Mastering key roles on Initial Placements..............113 Mastering key roles on Final Placements..............136 Ethics and Emotions: Developing socio-emotional intelligence .................158 Politics and Cultures: Developing cross-cultureal Sensitivity .........181 3. Becoming a Qualified Practitioner .......................207 Navigating your way through assessments.....................209 Establishing a Career Pathway ..........................225