Managing Front Line Practice in Social Care

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
Cover of the book Managing Front Line Practice in Social Care by Peter Beresford, Suzy Croft, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Author: Peter Beresford, Suzy Croft ISBN: 9781846424311
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: October 31, 2003
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Peter Beresford, Suzy Croft
ISBN: 9781846424311
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: October 31, 2003
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

Written by key figures in the field of social care training and management this much-needed book provides practice guidance for front line managers in social care. Refocusing attention on the management of practice and accountability within services and to service users, the authors provide a variety of perspectives on how front line managers can support practice. Highlighting important aspects of management, such as promoting knowledge-based practice and continuous professional development through lifelong learning, they discuss major issues such as:

* setting and monitoring new standards and frameworks

* what different communities want from social services

* implications of the gender imbalance in social work management

* bullying and harassment in the work environment

* managing multidisciplinary teams.

Drawing together important research on management practice, this book will ensure front line managers are prepared for shifts in policy, making it an essential resource for managers and policy makers in all areas of social care.

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Written by key figures in the field of social care training and management this much-needed book provides practice guidance for front line managers in social care. Refocusing attention on the management of practice and accountability within services and to service users, the authors provide a variety of perspectives on how front line managers can support practice. Highlighting important aspects of management, such as promoting knowledge-based practice and continuous professional development through lifelong learning, they discuss major issues such as:

* setting and monitoring new standards and frameworks

* what different communities want from social services

* implications of the gender imbalance in social work management

* bullying and harassment in the work environment

* managing multidisciplinary teams.

Drawing together important research on management practice, this book will ensure front line managers are prepared for shifts in policy, making it an essential resource for managers and policy makers in all areas of social care.

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