| Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities Contributor(s): Whitaker, Dorothy (Author), Archer, Lesley (Author), Hicks, Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471979538 ISBN-13: 9780471979531 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $70.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1998 Annotation: "Working in Childrens Homes" is one of an important series of books on residential care based on research sponsored by the Department of Health. This book draws on extensive research conducted over a three-year period. The authors address the challenges and complexities facing those who work with and in childrens homes. On the basis of interviews and discussions with heads of homes and staff groups, the authors explore the tasks which face staff groups, the rationale for their procedures, their sources of stresses and rewards, and the everyday ups and downs characteristic of residential care. Key tasks are discussed in depth, such as working with individual children, the mix of young people, managers and others in their own organisation, and the wider networks surrounding the home and the child. Characteristics of good practice are named, and factors which facilitate good practice and good outcomes are identified. Valuable recommendations are made for
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362.732 |
| LCCN: 98-02638 |
| Series: Living Away from Home - Studies in Residential Care |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (0.93 lbs) 262 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Working in Children s Homes is one of an important series of bookson residential care based on research sponsored by the Departmentof Health. This book draws on extensive research conducted over athree-year period. The authors address the challenges andcomplexities facing those who work with and in children s homes. Onthe basis of interviews and discussions with heads of homes andstaff groups, the authors explore the tasks which face staffgroups, the rationale for their procedures, their sources ofstresses and rewards, and the everyday ups and downs characteristicof residential care. Key tasks are discussed in depth, such asworking with individual children, the mix of young people, managersand others in their own organisation, and the wider networkssurrounding the home and the child. Characteristics of goodpractice are named, and factors which facilitate good practice andgood outcomes are identified. Valuable recommendations are madefor * implementing and modifying procedures to improve workingpractices * staff selection and training * support required by staff groups * procedures and communication channels in the larger organisationand surrounding networks Working in Children s Homes provides a comprehensive commentary onthe nature of care and working practices related to children shomes.It is essential reading for all those concerned with the careof children and young people in residential settings. |