This approach seeks actionable solutions to specific problems. It usually involves 4 steps: - defining a target area to work on together - agreeing specific goals and actions for both the social worker and the person they are supporting to help achieve these goals - discussion and support about progress with, and impact of, agreed actions - reviewing and deciding whether a further process of task-centred goal setting is needed or the process has been successfully completed. Task-focused work is typically relatively brief but can be applied flexibly across a range of social work contexts as stand-alone support or within a broader package of care.