Overview

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.It also includes the Social Worker's Toolkit, which offers 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.Digital formats and resources:The seventeenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksThis edition's online resources include:-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 and flashcards of legal jargon- PowerPoint slides with accompanying notes for lecturers

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Author:   David Goosey (, Registered Social Worker and chair of several Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Safeguarding Adult Boards) ,  Helen Carr (, Professor of Property Law and Social Justice and Director of Centre for People, Property, Community at the Law School, Southampton University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   17th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780198903079

ISBN 10:   0198903073
Pages:   760
Publication Date:   03 June 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   To order  

Table of Contents

Part 1 - 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 security and information sharing Part 2 - Responsibilities Towards Children 5: The principles of children's law 6: Support for children and families 7: Investigation and case planning 8: Applying to court 9: Long-term planning for children 10: Youth justice Part 3 - 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: Safeguarding vulnerable service users 15: The Mental Capacity Act, the Court of Protection and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 16: Mental health and the law Appendix - Social Worker's Toolkit

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David Goosey is a Registered Social Worker and chair of several Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Safeguarding Adult Boards. He led postgraduate studies in health and social care at the University of Westminster for 17 years until December 2017. Helen Carr is a Professor of Property Law and Social Justice and Director of Centre for People, Property, Community at the Law School, Southampton University. 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.

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