How to Become a Better Manager in Social Work and Social Care

Essential Skills for Managing Care

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Business & Finance
Cover of the book How to Become a Better Manager in Social Work and Social Care by Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Les Gallop, Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Author: Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Les Gallop, Trish Hafford-Letchfield ISBN: 9780857004420
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: March 15, 2012
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Les Gallop, Trish Hafford-Letchfield
ISBN: 9780857004420
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: March 15, 2012
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

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.

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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.

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