Professional Boundaries & Good Practice (Full Day)
Core Skills Training • Duration: 1 full day
Suitable for: Support Workers & Care Staff
This one-day training considers the fundamental principles of good practice in the support setting. It explores the meaning and purpose of professional boundaries, duty of care, personal disclosure and confidentiality within the client-worker relationship. Highly practical, using case studies to explore the power imbalance inherent in the client-worker relationship. Suitable as an introduction for new staff or a refresher.
What You’ll Learn
Understand good practice and professionalism within a support setting
Explore the meaning and purpose of professional boundaries
Work within relevant legislation, codes of conduct and ethics
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of personal disclosure
Manage client-worker and inter-colleague boundaries
Recognise professional responsibilities when using social media
Course Content
Professional boundaries and good practice — definitions, importance and impact
Zone of Helpfulness model
Legal and ethical frameworks and guidelines
Good practice around personal disclosure, physical contact and social media
Establishing and maintaining boundaries
Inter-colleague boundaries
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