Strengths-based approach refers to a collaborative approach between an individual being supported and those supporting them to come up with an outcome that is based on the individual’s strengths, resources…
Before making a major decision in life, we go through a decision-making process. For example, when choosing a holiday destination or buying a car, we weigh up options and then…
Social work placements offer students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of practice. On placement, students work alongside experienced social workers and gain a lot of skills and knowledge. However,…
Human relationship in social work is vital. This is because we work closely with individuals within the community and professionals from other backgrounds. Sometimes, the relevance of human relationship goes…
Personal development is a lifelong process in which a person tries to better themselves by assessing their skills and qualities. It is helpful to help people set new goals in…
This article examines what constitutes knowledge in social work practice. It will look at the notion of social work epistemology (i.e. how knowledge is derived) and the ontological view (the…
Because of the recent pandemic, a lot of professionals are working from home, but as social workers, we still travel a bit to see individuals in their homes. Having a…
In the social work profession, integrating theory to practice can be argued to be as essential as the practice itself, for regular intervention with service users. Oko (2008) observed that…
Preparing for an interview within children’s services can be nerve-wracking, especially if it is your first ever social work job interview. However, with the right set of practice interview questions,…
Preparing for interview questions you may be asked during a social work interview is vital. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” — Benjamin Franklin As Benjamin Franklin…