| 1 | Understand factors affecting the capacity of individuals to develop and/or maintain relationships. | 1.1 | . Analyse reasons why individuals may find it difficult to establish or maintain relationships. |
| 1.2 | . Describe types of legal restriction or requirement that may affect individuals' relationships. |
| 1.3 | . Explain how an individual’s capacity to establish or maintain relationships may be affected by the way support is provided. |
| 1.4 | . Explain the importance of ensuring privacy and confidentiality when providing support for relationships. |
| 2 | Be able to support individuals to identify beneficial relationships. | 2.1 | . Support an individual to understand the likely benefits of positive relationships. |
| 2.2 | . Support the individual to recognise when a relationship may be detrimental or harmful. |
| 2.3 | . Work with the individual to identify specific relationships that are likely to be beneficial to them. |
| 3 | Be able to support individuals to develop new relationships. | 3.1 | . Describe types of support and information an individual may need in order to extend their social network. |
| 3.2 | . Establish with an individual the type and level of support needed to develop a new relationship. |
| 3.3 | . Provide agreed support and information to develop the relationship. |
| 3.4 | . Encourage continued participation in actions and activities to develop the relationship. |
| 4 | Be able to support individuals to maintain existing relationships. | 4.1 | . Describe types of support an individual may need in order to maintain an existing relationship with family or friends. |
| 4.2 | . Establish with an individual the type and level of support needed to maintain the relationship. |
| 4.3 | . Provide agreed support to maintain the relationship. |
| 5 | Be able to work with individuals to review the support provided for relationships. | 5.1 | . Establish with the individual the criteria for evaluating how effective support for a relationship has been. |
| 5.2 | . Collate information about the relationship and the support provided. |
| 5.3 | . Work with the individual and others to review and revise the support provided. |
| 5.4 | . Report and record in line with agreed ways of working. |