Why Social Work is Important

Demonstrating the great value of social work to society, best-selling author Malcolm Payne shows how social work students and practitioners can be both critical and positive in continuously improving their effectiveness.

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Best-selling author Malcolm Payne shows how social work students and practitioners can be both critical and positive in continuously improving their effectiveness. Including international case studies, the text offers guidance for practitioners in representing their professional role and skills to service users, managers and colleagues, with advice on self-management and self-care.