Management and Organisations in Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice) Book

This book is part of the "Transforming Social Work Practice" series written specifically to support students on social work degree courses. In this book, the author introduces social workers to the study of management and organisations in social care. It focuses on the structure and culture of social care organisations and examines their relationship with crucial partners such as local and central government agencies. Recent changes have made it critical for practitioners to have a thorough understanding of organisational structures and their impact on service users and their own practice. Through an examination of current research and practice, the author highlights the role of ideology, professional and personal values, judgements and decision making in organisational structure and culture. Case studies and activities also encourage the reader to develop ways of challenging and improving their own practice. Students following NVQ management development programmes in Social Care and practitioners interested in progressing to management roles in their organisations will also find this book useful.Read More