Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198) and index.

Also issued online.

Description based on MARC record for print version.

chapter 1. The idea of social work : a brief introduction -- chapter 2. The new professinal capabilities framework and revised placement structure -- chapter 3. Planning and beginning your placement -- chapter 4. Understanding values and ethics -- chapter 5. Translating values and ethics into practice -- chapter 6. Assessment and evidencing your practice learning -- chapter 7. Introducing risk in the context of social work practice learning -- chapter 8. Using supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking -- chapter 9. Understanding problem solving -- chapter 10. Getting ready for professional practice.

This book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help your students successfully pass their compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing their professional practice.