Working with Children and Young People Using Substance Misuse Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
H/507/1467
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
21 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to work within a multi-agency framework for the benefit of children and young people using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the process and methods employed when working with professionals from different agencies to identify and provide appropriate care and support for a child or young person.

  • 1.2

    Explain the process and methods employed when working with professionals from different agencies to identify and provide appropriate care and support for a child or young person.

  • 1.3

    Evaluate the multi-agency framework as a means of enabling positive outcomes for children and young people.

2

Know about sharing information about children and young people using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe protocols for sharing information about children and young people, including recording consent to share.

  • 2.2

    Explain when it is necessary to breach confidentiality and how to proceed in these cases.

3

Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how to assess and record consent to treatment for children and young people.

  • 3.2

    Explain how to promote the well-being of children or young people.

  • 3.3

    Describe the characteristics of effective interventions to promote the well-being of children or young people.

  • 3.4

    Explain own responsibility for safeguarding the well-being of children and young people, with reference to relevant guidelines.

4

Know about the development of children and young people in the context of substance misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Describe key psychological changes that take place in early, mid and late adolescence and their potential impact on behaviour and life choices.

  • 4.2

    Describe the psychological, behavioural and physiological effects of substance misuse on children and young people.

5

Be able to engage a child or young person using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Use appropriate communication strategies to effectively engage a child or young person.

6

Be able to plan support through a transition period for a child or young person using substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Prepare an appropriate support plan for a child or young person which addresses the key factors to be considered for the individual during a specific transition period.