Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities: 2 (Living Away From Home - Studies in Residential Care) - Softcover

Whitaker, Dorothy

 
9780471979531: Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities: 2 (Living Away From Home - Studies in Residential Care)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471979538 ISBN 13: 9780471979531
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Dorothy Whitaker is the author of Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities, published by Wiley.

Lesley Archer is the author of Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities, published by Wiley.

Leslie Hicks is the author of Working in Children's Homes: Challenges and Complexities, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Working in Children?s 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 children?s 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

  • implementing and modifying procedures to improve working practices
  • staff selection and training
  • support required by staff groups
  • procedures and communication channels in the larger organisation and surrounding networks
Working in Children?s Homes provides a comprehensive commentary on the nature of care and working practices related to children?s homes.It is essential reading for all those concerned with the care of children and young people in residential settings.

From the Inside Flap

Working in Children?s 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 children?s 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

  • implementing and modifying procedures to improve working practices
  • staff selection and training
  • support required by staff groups
  • procedures and communication channels in the larger organisation and surrounding networks
Working in Children?s Homes provides a comprehensive commentary on the nature of care and working practices related to children?s homes.It is essential reading for all those concerned with the care of children and young people in residential settings.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471979538
ISBN 13 
9780471979531
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
264