Managing children's homes : developing effective leadership in small organisations /: developing effective leadership in small organisations. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Leslie Hicks [and three others].
• Other Names: Hicks, Leslie
• Contents: Dedication. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction and Background. 2. Who Lives and Works in Children's Homes? 3. Creating, Maintaining and Influencing a Staff Team. 4. Shaping and Maintaining the Role of Manager within the Context of the Wider Organisation. 5. Shaping Work with Young People. 6. What Does Leadership Look Like in Children's Homes? 7. What Resources Are Used, How Much Do These Cost, and How Are Costs Linked to Outcomes? 8. What Makes a Difference to Outcomes for Young People? 9. Conclusions and Implications. Appendix A: Research Methodology. Appendix B: Sample Models. References. Subject index. Author index.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (224 pages)
• Subjects: 326.73/2068; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General; Group homes for children -- Great Britain -- Management; Children -- Institutional care -- Great Britain; Social work administration -- Great Britain; Leadership; Social Welfare & Social Services
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846427367; 1846427363
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.