Introduction. 1. Now I'm a Social Worker 2 Understanding and Using NQSW Status. 3 Starting Work in a New Organization. 4. Developing my Professional Identity 5. Understanding the Professional Role and Task. 6. Taking Part in Supervision. 7. Managing Stress. 8 Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment, Critical Reflection and Building for the Future. References. Index.
All three authors are based at Bournemouth University, UK. Diane Galpin is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is also lead lecturer in the specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Risk and Decision Making in Professional Practice. Jenny Bigmore is Lecturer in Child Care Social Work, and is programme leader for the Post Qualifying Specialist Child Care Award. Jo Parker is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is programme leader of the Approved Mental Health Practice Programme.