The Truth About Social Work: Real life stories from people on the frontline of social work Paperback – 2 Sep 2017

You’ve read that social work is one of the hardest jobs you can do.You’ve heard that social workers help make the world a better place.You’ve seen news stories where social workers are blamed for children dying or adults being put at risk.But what is it really like to be a social worker, work with one or be supported by one in the modern world?What is the truth about social work? Not as told by journalists, observers or academics, but by the people on the frontline of this profession themselves?In The Truth about Social Work, Social Work Tutor sets out to answer these questions by spending time with social workers and hearing their stories. Through their accounts, he reveals what it’s really like to work in this often misunderstood and misrepresented profession.