Working with Families using Substance Misuse Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
D/507/1421
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
21 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of working in a family-focused way in the context of substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain how to interpret the concept of ‘family’ when providing substance misuse services.

  • 1.2

    Explain how to interpret the concept of ‘family’ when providing substance misuse services.

2

Be able to conduct an assessment of a family in the context of substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Complete a comprehensive assessment of a family with


    • due regard for the duty of care owed to different family members
    • reference to consent guidelines and other relevant legislation.
3

Understand how an individual’s substance or alcohol misuse affects familial relationships.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the impact of a parent or carer’s substance and/or alcohol misuse on children in the family.

  • 3.2

    Explain the impact of a parent or carer’s substance and/or alcohol misuse on children in the family.

4

Understand how to safeguard the well-being of families using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Describe how to promote the well-being of families.

  • 4.2

    Describe the characteristics of an effective family intervention to promote well-being.

  • 4.3

    Explain own responsibility for safeguarding the well-being of families, with reference to relevant guidelines.

5

Be able to plan a recovery intervention for a family using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Develop an appropriate recovery plan for a family which addresses the key factors to be considered for each family member.