Understanding social care
Specifically designed with S/NVQ4 and foundation degrees in social care in mind, it is an excellent way of grasping the required knowledge base and developing a fuller understanding of what is involved in the complex and fascinating work of social care. It will also provide great assistance for anyone involved in S/NVQ Awards at level 2 and 3 and other social care courses.
It provides:
- a clear summary and overview of many of the key issues that go to make up the underpinning knowledge base
- an introductory foundation to your studies
- a guide to further development
- clear links to Neil Thompson's companion book people skills(Palgrave Macmillan 2002)
Whatever your level of experience, this book will help you link the elements of your knowledge into a more coherent and constructive framework of understanding.
It will make it easier for you to provide - and demonstrate - evidence of this. Throughout, exercises are provided to help you check and deepen you understanding.