View Unit : Enable individuals who misuse substances to identify and use health and social care services and facilities

Unit

Unit Reference Number

Y/501/0584

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Enable individuals who misuse substances to identify and use health and social care services and facilities

Unit Level

Level 3

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

Any skills based element within the unit must be assessed in the workplace or using workplace based evidence.

View Unit's Qualifications

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Support individuals to identify the services and facilities they need	1.1	Support individuals and key people (e.g. family, carers, friends) to identify and communicate their needs
		1.2	Support individuals to identify their own strengths, those of their networks and any gaps that may need to be addressed
		1.3	Describe the range of services relevant to substance misuse available locally and nationally
		1.4	Identify any risks that have to be managed in accessing services and facilities
		1.5	Explain the rationale for support provided in relation to the health, well-being, abilities and development of individuals
		1.6	Explain factors relevant to the behaviour of individuals
		1.7	Describe any codes of practice, standards, legislation and guidance relevant to enabling individuals to safely access, use and evaluate services and facilities
2	Enable individuals to access and use services and facilities	2.1	Work with individuals and key people to agree preferred options and select the services and facilities that will meet the individual’s needs
		2.2	Provide active support for individuals to enable them to access and use selected services and facilities taking into account any special requirements
		2.3	Agree and arrange any assistance individuals require to access and use the selected facilities and services
3	Enable individuals to evaluate services and facilities used	3.1	Identify the methods and timescales for evaluating services and facilities
		3.2	Encourage individuals and key people to give feedback on the services and facilities they have identified and used
		3.3	Support individuals to identify any changes necessary to improve the outcomes from the use of the services and facilities
		3.4	Record and report on the outcomes of evaluation according to legal and organisational requirements.

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