Identify aspects of everyday life in which risk plays a part

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Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to supporting positive risk-taking to benefit individuals.

Outcome 1 Know the importance of risk-taking in everyday life

1. identify aspects of everyday life in which risk plays a part

2. outline the consequences for individuals of being prevented or discouraged from taking risks

3. explain how supporting individuals to take risks can enable them to have choice over their lives to:

• gain in self-confidence

• develop skills

• take an active part in their community.

Outcome 2 Understand the importance of positive, person-centred risk assessment

1. explain how a person-centred approach to risk assessment can support positive outcomes

2. identify the features of a person-centred approach to risk assessment.

Outcome 3 Know how legislation and policies are relevant to positive risk taking

1. identify how legislative frameworks and policies can be used to safeguard individuals from risks whilst promoting their rights.

Outcome 4 Support individuals to make informed choices about taking risks

1. explain the connection between an individual’s right to take risks and their responsibilities towards themselves and others

2. support the individual to access and understand information about risks associated with a choice they plan to make

3. support the individual to explore the potential positive and negative consequences of the options

4. support the individual to make an informed decision about their preferred option and the associated risks

5. explain why it is important to record and report all incidents, discussions and decisions concerning risk taking.

Outcome 5 Contribute to the support of individuals to manage identified risks

1. use an individual’s support plan to record identified risks

2. support the individual to test out the risk they wish to take, in line with agreed ways of working

3. explain the importance of working within the limits of own role and responsibilities

4. contribute to the review of risks in an individual’s support plan.

Outcome 6 Understand duty of care in relation to supporting positive risk-taking

1. outline how the principle of duty of care can be maintained while supporting individuals to take risks

2. describe what action to take if an individual decides to take an unplanned risk that places him/herself or others in immediate or imminent danger.

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