Social Work Assessment (Transforming Social Work Practice Series) - Softcover

I found this book to be most informative and pragmatic in its application to social work assessment. The author is able to take the reader through a range of events with social work assessment that are easily understood and applicable. --Lecturer, London South Bank University

This is an excellent book guiding students through theory and practice issues. As with all Learning Matters books, very good links with Key Roles and issues of values. Exercises are excellent for tutorials and seminars. --Lecturer, University of Huddersfield

Good overview of assessment in social work. Good use of case studies and activities to carry out with students. --Lecturer, University of Glamorgan

At a time of change and review within social care, it is relevant to explore traditional skills, knowledge and values associated with assessment in the context of changing practice. This book introduces and explores assessment in social work in a user-friendly, yet comprehensive way.

The author reviews the interpersonal skills necessary for social work practice, applying them particularly to assessment and outlines fundamental knowledge and theoretical models that can inform assessment. The professional social work value base underpinning assessment and the power balance between assessor and the person being assessed are also taken into consideration.