DK7D 04(GE12)Help Individuals Address their Substance use through an Action Plan
Elements of competence
GE12.1 / Develop an action plan with individualsGE12.2 / Review the action plan and conclude the counselling process
About this Unit
This Unit is about supporting individuals with drug or alcohol problems to develop action plans, as part of the counselling process and not as an isolated activity.
This Unit is imported from the Health and Social Care Suite of Standards, and was developed as part of the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards.
Target Group
This Unit is applicable to those whose responsibilities include supporting individuals in developing action plans towards addressing their substance use, as part of a counselling process.
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
It is essential that you adhere to the Evidence Requirements for this Unit — please see details overleaf.
Specific Evidence Requirements for this UnitSimulation:
The following forms of evidence ARE mandatory:
Direct Observation:
Reflective Account/professional discussion:
Competence of performance and knowledge could also be demonstrated using a variety of evidence from the following:
Questioning/professional discussion:
Expert Witness:
Witness testimony:
Products:
Due to the nature of this Unit considerable care should be given to the inclusion of any anonymised records in your Portfolio. They should remain where they are normally stored and checked for their authenticity by your assessor as well as occasionally by your Verifier. Where records are included great care should be taken to ensure they are anonymised to ensure confidentiality
General guidance
Knowledge Specification for this Unit
Competent practice is a combination of the application of skills and knowledge informed by values and ethics. This specification details the knowledge and understanding required to carry out competent practice in the performance described in this Unit.
When using this specification it is important to read the knowledge requirements in relation to expectations and requirements of your job role.
You need to provide evidence for ALL knowledge points listed below. There are a variety of ways this can be achieved so it is essential that you read the ‘knowledge evidence’ section of the Assessment Guidance.
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice: / Enter Evidence NumbersLegislation and organisational policy and procedures
1Legal procedures and requirements regarding the recording, storage and passing on of information relating to individuals and work undertaken with them.
2Professional codes of practice.
3Confidentiality.
4Organisational procedures and requirements regarding the recording, storage and passing out of information relating to individuals and work undertaken with them.
5Agency codes of practice.
6The characteristics of other helping agencies in the area.
7The limits and boundaries of your duties, responsibilities and power and why it is important to explain these to the individual.
Theories and practice Counselling
8The principles of active listening.
9The principles of good objectives.
10The cycle of change model.
11All models explaining substance misuse.
12The principles of motivation.
13A range of recognised theoretical models, including cross cultural models.
14The principles of good feedback.
15How to bring the counselling process to an end.
16Appropriate use of counselling supervision.
Local knowledge
17The availability of substance misuse services in the local area.
18The characteristics of substance misuse services in the local area.
19The availability of other helping agencies in the local area.
Research
20Knowledge of research, how and where to access it.
21How to analyse research.
Substance misuse
22The range of different substances and their implications for the provision of services.
23National substance misuse policies and priorities.
24The range of substance misuse services offered by your organisation or other organisations.
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice: / Enter Evidence Numbers
Substance misuse (cont)
25The specific needs of individuals who are substance users, and how to meet these needs.
26The range of behaviours that can be expected from substance users, and how to deal with these.
27The risks that substance misuse may pose to individuals and how to minimise these risks.
28The risks that substance misuse may pose to others, how to assess and minimise these risks.
29The jargon/terminology which is used commonly relating to substance misuse.
30The essentials of dual diagnosis.
31The continuum of substance use from recreational to problematic.
32The continuum of approaches to working with substance misuse from abstinence to harm reduction.
Values
33Equality of opportunity and diversity.
34Why it is important to encourage individuals to express their perspectives, values and feelings.
35The individual’s rights and how these should inform and influence the formation of a relationship between you and the individual.
GE12.1Develop an action plan with individuals
Performance CriteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
1Involve the individual in the action planning.
2Agree roles and responsibilities of those involved in the action plan.
3Incorporate all relevant information into the action plan.
4Ensure goals in the action plan are specific, achievable and agreed with the individual.
5Ensure the content of the action plan takes into account the current circumstances of the individual.
6Ensure the action plan specifies clearly the methods, timescale and responsibilities for delivering individuals’ requirements.
7Review the content and expected outcomes of the action plan with individuals.
8Agree the process for reviewing the progress of the action plan.
9Record the action plan according to agency requirements and recognised good practice.
10Ensure that the individual receives the action plan and any additional relevant information in a way that is most likely to enhance understanding.
11Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and ethical requirements.
DO = Direct ObservationRA = Reflective AccountQ = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work)WT = Witness Testimony
GE12.2Review the action plan and conclude the counselling process
Performance CriteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
1Provide suitable opportunities for individuals to review the action plan.
2Gather all relevant information relating to the individual’s progress.
3Review the outcomes of the action plan with the individual.
4Identify clearly the outcomes that have been achieved and those that have not.
5Identify and agree with the individual the next stages in the action plan where objectives have not been met.
6Use met objectives and the boundaries of the counselling relationship to assist the ending process.
7Take account of the individual’s circumstances in deciding when to conclude the counselling.
8Acknowledge and explore the implications where treatment continues beyond counselling.
9Support the individual’s sense of autonomy during the ending process.
10Inform individuals about further sources of support.
11Liaise with any agencies who will be providing further support.
12Record details according to agency requirements.
13Comply with all legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and ethical requirements.
DO = Direct ObservationRA = Reflective AccountQ = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work)WT = Witness Testimony
To be completed by the candidateI submit this as a complete Unit
Candidate’s name: ……………………………………………
Candidate’s signature: ………………………………………..
Date: …………………………………………………………..
To be completed by the assessor
It is a shared responsibility of both the candidate and assessor to claim evidence, however, it is the responsibility of the assessor to ensure the accuracy/validity of each evidence claim and make the final decision.
I certify that sufficient evidence has been produced to meet all the Elements, PCs and Knowledge of this Unit.
Assessor’s name: …………………………………………….
Assessor’s signature: ………………………………………....
Date: …………………………………………………………..
Assessor/internal verifier feedback
To be completed by the internal verifier if applicable.
This section only needs to be completed if the Unit is sampled by the internal verifier.
Internal verifier’s name: ……………………………………………
Internal verifier’s signature: ………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………..…………………………..
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DK7D 04(GE12) Help Individuals Address their Substance use through an Action Plan