Managing Residential Care
Managing Residential Care by John Burton, published by Psychology Press in 1998, is a comprehensive examination of the challenges and strategies involved in effectively managing residential care. This 261-page book delves into the economic and political contexts that shape residential care, addressing the practical aspects of management and the influence of various external organizations, such as inspection bodies, local authorities, charities, and private care companies.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of both successful management practices and the obstacles posed by mismanagement within the residential care sector. The text includes extended examples that illustrate these dynamics, making it a valuable resource for practitioners, managers, training officers, and policymakers. Additionally, it serves as an informative guide for lecturers and students engaged in social work and social care courses, highlighting key issues in health care delivery and social services.
Official synopsis Publisher
Managing Residential Care analyses what is wrong and proposes how residential care can be managed well. It covers the economic and political contexts of residential care, the practicalities of managing care, and the roles of outside organisations, including inspection, local authorities, charities, private care companies and housing associations. Extended examples throughout the text demonstrate both how managers can succeed and how the powerful forces of mismanagement obstruct them. Managing Residential Care will be essential reading for residential care practitioners and managers, training officers and policy makers, and lecturers and students on social work and social care courses.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Managing Residential Care” about?
Who is the author of “Managing Residential Care”?
When was “Managing Residential Care” published?
What is the ISBN for “Managing Residential Care”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
