Assessment in Social Work

From the Back Cover
Assessment is a crucial social work task. Yet there is so much to consider that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. This book gives you structured, practical guidance on how to approach this vital professional skill. In a clear and accessible style, the authors provide both the theory behind assessment as well as helpful practice examples.
At the heart of this authoritative book is a set of theoretical maps to guide social workers' thinking and decision-making when undertaking assessment. Highlights of this fourth edition are:
insights into the kind of high-quality collaborative assessment that is most likely to lead to effective interventions
chapters discussing the specific challenges of assessment in children's and adult services
careful analysis of the latest legislation and government guidance
engaging features such as case studies, questions to challenge your perceptions, and thinking points to make you consider your own experience in the workplace.
This fully revised edition of a tried-and-tested text gives social work students and practitioners alike a coherent and reliable guide to best practice.
Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments.
New to this Edition:
- Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance
- Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text
- Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act
- More material on Cultural differences throughout
- Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text
- A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK