Assessing Family Risk
This course is primarily intended for those in Family and Social Care roles, and particular attention will be given to research and evidence implicated in family risk.
Risk assessment is a key issue for all practitioners and managers in the field of social care. Risk is often a complex practice and policy issue, central to the decision to intervene and allocate resources. Professionals need to achieve a confident understanding of the process of risk assessment and application of principles to short- and long-term risk management.
Course content:
- Understanding the concepts.
- Values and attitudes.
- Context and procedures.
- The role of the professional in the risk matrix.
- Key models and generic risk assessment tools.
- Key research - factors implicated in abuse and neglect.
- Preventative assessment - information gathering and analysis in family work.
- Risk management and risk taking in family work.
- Parent and family perspectives.