Assessment, Risk and Decision Making in Social Work

An Introduction

Brian J Taylor author Campbell Killick author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:26th Apr '24

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Assessment, Risk and Decision Making in Social Work cover

As a practising social worker, you will need to be able to make sound judgments in complex contexts and when you are under pressure. This book covers the essential knowledge you will need to understand and develop skills in relation to professional judgement and decision making processes, including:

-        the use of assessment tools;
-        engagement in assessment and decision processes;
-        the context of risk, complexity and uncertainty in practice;
-        communication and management of risk within social care processes.

A comprehensive, detailed book that covers the dilemmas involved in balancing care and risk when conducting social work assessments in practice. -- Dr Karen Leonard * drupal *
A useful introduction to the concept of risk - accessible for students as a first text -- Ms Sarah Rowe * drupal *

ISBN: 9781529621365

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 580g

232 pages

2nd Revised edition