Key skills for social work practice

The first chapter provides information on core social work skills and knowledge needed for social work education and practice and draws on initial topics which are essential for students at the start of the social work degree programme before placement opportunities are provided and as part of the preparation and readiness for practice stages of learning. The following aspects are covered: Understanding adult learningIntroduction to knowledge of selfPersonal and professional use of selfEthics and values in practiceCommunication skillsWorking with groups and as part of a teamLearning professional competence by refecting on practice p]Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) domains covered in Chapter 1:Domain 1: ProfessionalismDomain 2: Values and ethicsDomain 3: DiversityDomain 5: KnowledgeDomain 6: Critical refection and analysisDomain 7: Intervention and skills