Being more human – why children's social care should be more about people and less about paper-work. Issue 2 (18th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wright, Chris
• Is Part Of: Journal of children's services. Volume 12:Issue 2/3(2017)
• Page Start: 184
• Page End: 189
• Publication Date: 2017-09-18
• Subjects: Social business -- Public services -- Social work -- Charity -- Reform -- Children's social care; Child care services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Social work with children -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Child care services -- Periodicals; Child development -- Periodicals; Social work with children -- Periodicals; 362.705
• DOI: 10.1108/JCS-03-2017-0010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-6660

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to argue for a strengthening of the relational aspect of social work and for initiatives that involve local people and local communities. Design/methodology/approach: A think piece based on observations of the current situation and supporting evidence. Findings: Social work has become distanced from those whom it seeks to help. Case management and risk assessment need to be complemented by a more human approach based on positive relationships between professionals and service users. Originality/value: An informed discussion on the future of social work.