Leaving university and entering the world of social work can be quite a daunting experience, though also exciting and challenging. Positive Social Work helps new NQSWs to understand their role within the context of a constantly developing social work service. Now updated with the Knowledge and Skills statements, this book will ensure that readers are equipped with everything they need to do the job. Positive Social Work is packed with information and resources to enable an NQSW to work in a professional manner, to protect themselves from the pressures of the role, and to ensure they know where to look for support. This book also assists with ongoing professional development by giving readers tools to adapt the included information to their own area of Social Work. This book provides a unique tool designed to support a reader's journey through the Assessed & Supported Year in Employment. The included case studies and exercises are designed specifically to help readers understand the material and develop positive habits to enhance their careers. (Series: Critical Skills for Social Work) [Subject: Social Work]