Working in group care (ie residential & day services) is a challenging & complex task demanding great skill patience knowledge & understanding. This book explains how the best practice can be achieved through the focused & engaged work of individuals & teams who are well supported & managed. Detailed attention is paid to the value of everyday practice & it's underlying principles. The book brings together theory practice & research findings from across the whole field of group care for all user-groups
- including health education & probation settings as well as social work & social care. The first edition was warmly welcomed as 'well organised & accessible...and a valuable addition to the literature' (British Journal of Social Work"). This second edition is updated & expanded including substantial new material on the concept of 'opportunity led work'. The book will be an essential text for all those involved in residential & day care practice whether as practitioners students managers or trainers. It argues strongly for seeing group care as valuable & skilled work & for a holistic understanding of good practice."