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Social work and social care managers often find themselves in management positions without having had any formal management training, yet skills and knowledge specific to social care settings are essential for effective practice. This book offers a researched and practical guide to the fundamental skills and knowledge that a manager needs, underpinned by the values and ethics that are inherent to social work and social care. Core skills covered include time management, recruitment, managing meetings, working in partnership with service users, negotiation and conflict management, and mentoring and coaching. A self-improvement feedback assessment is included, and the book features learning activities, practical tools, case examples, summaries and action checklists. This must-have handbook will help social work and social care managers and students to understand and accomplish the core skills needed for excellent management practice.Product Identifiers
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN-139781849052061
eBay Product ID (ePID)112433706
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameHow to Become a Better Manager in Social Work and Social Care: Essential Skills for Managing Care
LanguageEnglish
SubjectManagement
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Work, Social Services
AuthorTrish Hafford-Letchfield, Les Gallop
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height228 mm
Item Weight360 g
Item Width152 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorTrish Hafford-Letchfield, Les Gallop
Series TitleEssential Skills for Social Work Managers
