How to Be a Social Worker - 2nd Edition by Priscilla Dunk-West (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This textbook equips social work students with the tools to develop a social work identity. It provides a critical examination of the knowledge base of social work - from human growth and development to social work research - and explores how a practitioner's own values, principles and experience combine to shape their social work identity and practice alongside this.

Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, this is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors that brings together all areas of the classroom and practice curriculum to make learning a novel, creative and interactive process.

From the Back Cover

Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes, but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, How to be a Social Worker is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors.

Review Quotes

"This book is a great introduction to the profession. It is a really accessible read and it's perfect for people starting their social work training." --Dr Justin Rogers, Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bath

"A comprehensive collection of the essential information needed for placement. It's great for students to refer to both on a placement and throughout their course." --Patricia Muncey, Manager, Field Education, University of South Australia

About the Author

Priscilla Dunk-West is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Flinders University, Australia. A sociologist and social worker, Priscilla has held university
appointments in both Australia and England, teaching across a wide range of modules on the Social Work curriculum; her research interests include couple and family relationships, and social work practice.
Priscilla Dunk-West is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Flinders University, Australia. A sociologist and social worker, Priscilla has held university appointments in both Australia and England, teaching across a wide range of modules on the Social Work curriculum; her research interests include couple and family relationships, and social work practice.