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Written by experts in the field, the book guides the reader through from their academic study on social work courses to entering the field as a practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Social Work Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential survival guide for students on qualifying courses in social work and a helpful resource for experienced practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn indispensable wide-ranging yet accessible coverage of the core areas of theory and practice studied on a typical social work degree course\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA wealth of guidance on study skills, advice about possible career directions, and extensive signposting to sources of further information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428327080172,"sku":"9781137502179","price":91.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781137502179.jpg?v=1774477649"},{"product_id":"understanding-social-work-by-neil-thompson-9781350399167","title":"Understanding Social Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is social work? 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What skills does it require?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its many challenges, social work remains a rewarding career that makes a difference. \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e is a much-loved and highly acclaimed introduction to what is involved in the role, offering an excellent grounding in what the profession is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Thompson provides a clear and helpful account of the knowledge, skills and values that underpin social work, makes clear what some of the main challenges of social work are and helps you rise to those challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach engaging and succinct chapter supports the reader’s learning and development with case studies, valuable advice from experienced practitioners, practical exercises and further reading suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sixth edition, Thompson shares lessons from his expert witness work and offers renewed focus on the significance of loss and grief and the resurgence of interest in anti-racism in social work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ideal starting point for people considering a career in social work, students beginning their social work journey and for experienced practitioners who want to revisit their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying online resources are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/the-effective-social-worker\"\u003ebloomsburyonlineresources.com\/the-effective-social-worker\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of anti-discriminatory practice is so vital and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of anti-discrimination and the promotion of equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePromoting social justice, diversity, and equality in social work practice is as vital today as it was when \u003cem\u003eAnti-Discriminatory Practice\u003c\/em\u003e was first published, and there is still much to learn. Written with Thompson's inimitable clarity, this new, fully updated edition of a classic text is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social work. 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