View Unit : Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/601/9029

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis

Unit Level

Level 4

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles

Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment

View Unit's Qualifications

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand relevant legislation, policy and practice when working with individuals, carers and families in times of crisis	1.1	Describe current legislation relevant to risk assessment and risk management
		1.2	Describe legislation, policy and practice relating to the recording, storing and sharing of information by a service provider
		1.3	Explain the different types of support and intervention available to individuals, carer and families in times of crisis
		1.4	Explain the factors that influence the kinds of support offered
2	Be able to develop risk management strategies when working with individuals, carers and families in times of crisis	2.1	Assess the risk of crisis situations occurring
		2.2	Encourage the participation of individuals, carers and families during the agreement and review of a risk management strategy
		2.3	Provide opportunities for individuals, carers and families to contribute to the identification and agreement of a risk management strategy
		2.4	Formulate a risk management strategy using risk assessments
		2.5	Ensure that activities, roles and responsibilities within a risk management strategy are agreed, clarified and understood by all parties
		2.6	Complete documentation in line with agreed ways of working
3	Be able to respond during times of crisis	3.1	Evaluate the seriousness and urgency of a request for action
		3.2	Work with families, carers and individuals to agree the response to a crisis situation
		3.3	Record and communicate the agreed actions
		3.4	Implement agreed actions promptly in line with agreed ways of working
4	Be able to review the outcomes of requests for action during times of crisis	4.1	Explain how to conduct a valid, reliable and comprehensive review
		4.2	Review outcomes of actions taken and decisions made
		4.3	Analyse the results of the review to inform future risk management strategies and actions to be taken

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