Summary
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Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
Knowledge, Skills and Values
Knowledge, Skills and Values
Chapter Summary
When you have worked through this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify the knowledge, skill and values you need to consider during the first weeks of placement;
- Develop an awareness of team working and organisational culture;
- Identify communication skills integral to professional practice;
- Understand issues relating to working with risk;
- Recognise the importance of ‘reflexivity’ as a means of improving practice;
- Correlate social work values and anti-oppressive practice.
Introduction
At this early stage in your placement you may be struggling to come to terms with the pressures and practicalities of being on placement. To some students, especially those of you who have limited life or work experience, being on placement can seem a daunting and exhausting business. Those of you who are unfamiliar ...
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