How to Become a Better Manager in Social Work and Social Care : Essential Skills for Managing Care /

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Author / Creator:	Gallop, Les, 1946-
Imprint:	London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Description:	1 online resource (240 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Essential skills for social work and social care managers. Essential skills for social work and social care managers.
Subject:	Social workers -- Supervision of. Social work administration. Social service. Social service. Social work administration. Social workers -- Supervision of. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11148023

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Other authors / contributors:	Hafford-Letchfield, Trish.
ISBN:	9780857004420 0857004425 9781849052061 1849052069
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-231) and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Social work and social care managers often find themselves in management positions without having had any formal management training, yet skills and knowledge specific to social care settings are essential for effective practice. This book offers a researched and practical guide to the fundamental skills and knowledge that a manager needs, underpinned by the values and ethics that are inherent to social work and social care. Core skills covered include time management, recruitment, managing meetings, working in partnership with service users, negotiation and conflict management, and mentoring.
Other form:	Print version: Gallop, Les, 1946- How to become a better manager in social work and social care. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012 9781849052061
Standard no.:	9786613688484

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