Author(s): Mark Hughes; Michael Wearing

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Social workers are located in many different organisations and an understanding of the theory, purpose, culture and structure of these organisations is central to practice. This book provides a critical examination of the complex issues involved in the management and organisational context of social work practice. It emphasises the importance of active participation in the everyday life of organisations and will help you: develop strategies for ethical, reflective and relational practice. unpick important themes such as leadership, supervision, risk, decision making, and accountability. explore the potential for increasing service user and worker participation. Book jacket.