The Social Worker's Assessment Companion: Tools and Techniques for Social Workers

By Andriene Linday

A critical resource for all social work practitioners.

Designed to empower, support, and guide social workers through the complexities of assessment practice, The Social Worker's Assessment Companion is a comprehensive reference tool for students, newly qualified workers, and experienced professionals alike.

This accessible, evidence-based guide covers the entire assessment process-from understanding child development and risk to writing court-ready reports with clarity and confidence. With practical templates, case examples, and structured frameworks like Signs of Safety, this book bridges theory with frontline practice.

Whether you're completing a viability assessment, writing a Section 7 report, or managing complex cultural dynamics, this book gives you the language, structure, and support to assess fairly, thoroughly, and with integrity.

Inside, you'll find:

✅ 15 structured chapters on essential assessment knowledge
✅ Legal frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2018
✅ Reflective supervision and self-care strategies
✅ Technology, ethical practice, and safeguarding in the digital age
✅ Real-world case studies and professional tools (risk matrix, observation log, genogram, and more)

The Social Worker's Assessment Companion is more than a textbook-it's your go-to toolkit for compassionate, culturally competent, and high-quality practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1068474203
• ISBN13: 9781068474200
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Tiswa Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"