9780198825982

Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career.

This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels.

The 15th edition includes an expanded Social Worker's Toolkit, offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace.

Online resources
The book is accompanied by the following online resources:
For students
-Video tutorials on a range of practical topics
-Multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge
-Guidance on answering the exercises from the book
-Further reading suggestions
-Glossary of legal jargon

For lecturers
-PowerPoint slide lecture outlines for each chapter
-Notes to accompany the slides with discussion of key issues to consider when teaching this area of law

Helen Carr, Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent, David Goosey, Principal Lecturer, University of Westminster Business School and qualified social worker

Helen Carr is Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Kent. Helen's research is in the area of housing, social welfare, and public law and she has extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

David Goosey leads postgraduate studies in health and social care at the University of Westminster. He is a qualified social worker and partner at The Change Agency, a consultancy firm specializing in work with local authorities, government departments, the NHS, and charities.

Part I: The Legal Context of Social Work
1. The legal system in England and Wales
2. The roles and responsibilities of the social worker
3. Human rights law
4. Information sharing
Part II: Responsibilities Towards Children
5. The principles of children's law
6. Local authority support for children and families
7. Investigation and case planning
8. Applying to court
9. Long-term planning for children
10. Youth justice
Part III: Responsibilities Towards Adults
11. Adult social care
12. The legislative framework for the provision of adult social care and support
13. Managing adult social care
14. Mental capacity and adult safeguarding
15. The Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
16. Mental health and the law
Appendices
The Social Worker's Toolkit

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Law for Social Workers

Law for Social Workers

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