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Course Profile: Client Based Risk Assessment (1-day)

This course defines the aims of risk assessment, identifies different levels of risk, and reinforces the need to accompany this work with risk management plans, and contingency plans. Participants explore risk from the perspective of the staff and the client, and consider the use of choice and informed choice. Professional terminology is introduced and ‘unpacked’, and attention is paid to the legislative structure of Supporting People and its Quality Assessment Framework (QAF), obligatory since April 2004. This course usually incorporates an introduction to organizational policies and procedures, which are then brought to life via case studies. Risk and mental health, confidentiality, and the reality of managing rather than eliminating risk are all featured.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course participants should

  • Have understood what is meant by risk and assessment
  • Have explored the issue of staff power, its use and misuse
  • Have identified different levels of risk, and appropriate action for each
  • Have become familiar with risk assessment policy and procedures
  • Have an understanding of the legal requirements of Supporting People

    • Course content
  • What is risk?
  • What is risk assessment?
  • What are the likely issues for workers re risk?
  • What are the likely issues for clients re risk?
  • Who defines risk?
  • Why assess risk?
  • Terminology used in risk assessment
  • Can we eliminate risk?
  • What is risk management?
  • What is a contingency plan?
  • The need for clear and concise communication
  • What are the legal requirements of Supporting People?
  • The relationship between risk assessment & support plans
  • Should clients be involved in risk assessment, management, and contingency plans?
  • Introduction to policies and procedures
  • Risk assessment and management case studies, including coping mechanisms and risk
  • Risk and mental health: self-injury/suicide/violence to others
  • Confidentiality
  • Multi-disciplinary working
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    Working methods
  • Tutor presentations
  • Small groups work
  • Individual exercises
  • Case studies
  • Word storming
  • Plenary discussion
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