Autorentext

Neil Thompson is a well-known and highly respected author in social work and the human relations field more broadly. He is currently a visiting professor at The Open University and Wrexham University. His online platform, The Neil Thompson Academy, offers a range of learning opportunities, including leadership qualifications.

Bernard Moss was Emeritus Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality at Staffordshire University, where he began working with social work students in 1993. His particular teaching interests focused on communication skills, studies in death, dying and bereavement, and mediation studies.

Klappentext

This second edition of Values-Based Practice aids readers to understand the key role of values as a basis for effective practice across human services and beyond. Neglecting values when working with vulnerable people can lead to disastrous and unethical outcomes. However, the concept of values can be difficult to grasp.

The authors combat this difficulty by fusing theoretical understanding with helpful practice guidance to clearly demonstrate how to keep values at the centre of good practice. Key concepts are provided and ideas for reflection offered to encourage the importance of understanding values in practice.

An invaluable resource for practitioners and students across the human services, including education, health, social work and social care, youth work, counselling, pastoral and police, as well as probation professionals and managers across all sectors.

Inhalt

1. What's this got to do with me? 2. Making sense of values 3. Confidentiality 4. Tackling discrimination and oppression 5. Working in partnership 6. Rights and choice 7. Individuality and identity 8. Valuing diversity 9. Values at work 10. Practising ethically 11. Promoting recovery 12. Identifying people's needs and strengths 13. Providing person-centred care 14. Making a difference 15. Promoting safety and positive risk taking 16. Values today and tomorrow 17. Conclusion 18. Guide to further learning