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The survival guide for newly qualified social workers in adult and mental health services : hitting the ground running

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London Jessica Kingsley 2012ISBN:
  • 1849051585
  • 9781849051583
Subject(s): Summary: This handbook is aimed at newly qualified social workers (NQSW). The book explores the practicalities of starting work in a new organisation and the professional demands specific to adult and mental health services, such as working jointly with other professions and maintaining your professional identity. A range of strategies are provided for staying motivated, managing stress and developing support networks. It also deals with the role of supervision and critical reflection and offers advice on continuing professional development.
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This handbook is aimed at newly qualified social workers (NQSW). The book explores the practicalities of starting work in a new organisation and the professional demands specific to adult and mental health services, such as working jointly with other professions and maintaining your professional identity. A range of strategies are provided for staying motivated, managing stress and developing support networks. It also deals with the role of supervision and critical reflection and offers advice on continuing professional development.

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