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AC/AHSCP Completing an Assessment 2019
This badge is one part of the Undertaking Assessment badge and will help a NQSW evidence their progression towards the following standards:
Standard 1 – Developing confidence and competence in the process of assessment using critical thinking skills and analysis to inform professional judgement and decision making.
Standard 2 – Collaborate effectively with service users and others to plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Standard 3 – Positively promoting the wellbeing, support and protection of children and adults at risk of harm.
Standard 4 -Developing competence and confidence in the professional Social Work role and in managing complexity in professional decision making, drawing on research, evidence and best practice.
Standard 5 – Demonstrating the habits of a practitioner-researcher through routine continuous learning and enquiry with which to encourage and support the learning of self and others.
Evidence in this badge may also link to the following badges: Legislation, policy & guidance/ Protecting People,/ Collaborative working/Direct work
To achieve this badge you will need to:
- Listen to the podcast–on completing an assessment at http://www.helpfulsocialwork.com/3a-assessment. (approx. 30mins)
- Complete a comprehensive assessment –outlining assessment of needs, risks and strengths which is signed off by a manager.
- Consider the assessment cycle: assess} plan} intervene} evaluate} and how your professional judgement / decision-making was reached e.g. defensible , evidence-based. Identify sources of research and up-to-date knowledge.
- Complete a self-assessment scaling tool on the skills you used whilst undertaking the assessment to help identify your future learning needs. (Supporting Toolkit, Intranet)
- Review decision-making processes you must follow in your service area (see relevant Operational Instructions) and consider how your assessment fits into to this.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge