Kirwin Maclean Associates Limited   Kirwin Maclean Associates Limited publishes books and open learning packs that directly relate to social and health care work.   Kirwin Maclean materials are relevant for all social/health care workers and are cross-referenced to the applicable NVQ or SVQ units and to Skills for Care Common Induction Standards. Kirwin Maclean Associates Limited publications relate directly to the situations of different groups of staff and are especially relevant to those working on an NVQ or SVQ in: Health and Social Care, Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults), Level 3 Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), Level 3  Health and Social Care, Level 4   Our books in our Law Series and our theory books are also relevant for: First year students on social work degree First year students on social care degree   Use the menu on the left to explore our site and find out more about Kirwin Maclean publications and how we can help you, whether you are an individual worker, a training organisation or an employer.

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Latest Update: New Book Added Social Work Theory: A Straightforward Guide for Practice Assessors and Placement Supervisors Recent Articles: Language and Jargon in Social Care Language is a very powerful tool and a good understanding of language is very empowering. If you have ever been to another country where you didn’t understand the language, you will understand how difficult it can be to find your way around. Many people in the field of social care feel like that right now. As part of what has become known as the professionalisation agenda, social care seems to have developed a language all of its own. If people don’t have a clear understanding of this language they will find it very difficult to........  Click HERE to read the rest of this article.   Learning Theory in Social Work or Social Care Many people who work in social care or who are students on a social work or social care degree can be intimidated by the word ‘theory’. This immediately inhibits the person from learning about theory. One of our tasks, at Kirwin Maclean Associates Limited, is to enable staff working in social care or students working on their social work or social care degree to have the opportunity to learn about theory, with the information presented in an accessible manner. If you are working on your Health and Social Care SVQ or NVQ (Level 2, 3 or 4) (whether you work with adults or children) or you are studying for............. Click HERE to read the rest of this article.   Applying the Principles of Social Care as a Level 4 Worker In social care and social work many staff are starting to develop their skills and knowledge in respect of the Health and Social Care SVQ or NVQ level 4. You may have recently been appointed to a management post in a social care service or you may have been a manager or assistant manager for some time, alternatively you could be on a field work team but are not yet social work qualified. In terms of your own professional development you are now, or will be working on your Health and Social Care SVQ or NVQ level 4. As a level 4 candidate, you should be familiar with the........... Click HERE to read the rest of this article.   Other Recent Articles