Apply for this badge #6 Managing risk and uncertainty
View all badgesProvide evidence that you are able to:
- demonstrate clear knowledge of the legislative and policy framework within which risk is managed
- lead and support a culture that allows staff and people who use services to make informed choices and take risks appropriately
- ensure that systems and processes are in place to assess and manage risk responsibly while also valuing the importance of positive risk-taking/risk enablement within people’s lives
- respond to complex ethical and professional issues and make informed judgements in areas of uncertainty
- work with conflicting opinions and judgements while maintaining clear focus on people’s safety and wellbeing
- take responsibility for gathering, analysing and using accurate and detailed information for decision-making while recognising that decisions may require to be made in the absence of complete information
- support practitioners to take responsibility in dealing with risk while ensuring robust systems to oversee and review safe practice
- exercise professional judgement in bringing significant risk concerns to the attention of senior managers and relevant agencies.
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