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Workshop AIncreasing the risk of success
Gogarty ConsultancyProviding Social Work, Training and Consultancy Services087 [email protected]
National Conference 2007
Briefly, just to mention…‘Ground Rules’
What Ground Rules will we commit to for the duration of the session?
Can I suggest…
Safe Environment
Confidentiality
Overview
Broadening Definitions Current Experiences Factors influencing success Dilemmas Risk and Risk Assessment
Expectations and Hopes
What difference do you want the Session to make to you?
What do you hope to see discussed?
Current Experiences
Some samples of current experiences particularly in terms of dilemmas related to risk and choice…
Risk – A Definition
The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger
A factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; a hazard
(Clancy,F 2006)
Definitions
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm.
Occupational risk refers to the likelihood and the severity of an injury or an illness occurring as a result of exposure to a hazard.
(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 2006)
The Ideal Employee?
Someone who:
Stays in the job longer Has low absenteeism Is punctual Has a higher level of commitment
What are the RisksRisks of providing employment?
Research has shown that people with disability:
Stay in jobs longer Have low absenteeism Are punctual Have a higher level of commitment
(Beyer, S. Shearn, J. and Thomas, J. (2001) The Cost-effectiveness of Supported Employment for People with Severe Learning Disabilities and High Support)
What about Employers?
“Employers were found to be supportive, but careful reassessment of risk assessment procedures and an approach agreed among key professionals to the disclosure of information about the person is required if a balance is to be reached in obtaining a job and keeping employers and supported workers safe.”
(Beyer, S. Shearn, J. and Thomas, J. (2001) The Cost-effectiveness of Supported Employment for People with Severe Learning Disabilities and High Support Needs)
What will influence the success of the placement?
Employee Profile providedInformation provided to EmployerEmployers perceptionsAttitudes and Values – of all stakeholdersCommunication and BehavioursSupport SystemsExpectations of all stakeholders – do they match?
Risk Assessment Allen (2002)
Elements of risk:
1. Risk from self
2. Risk from others
3. Risk to carers
4. Risk from the community / neighbourhood
Risk Assessment Model (Allen 2002)
• Specify the concern• Specify who might be at risk• Specify what primary preventative
strategies should be employed• Clearly describe the early behavioural
indicators that the person may be losing self-control/at risk
Risk Assessment Model (Allen 2002)
• Specify how plans should be recorded and reviewed
• Record Agreement with the Plan• Specify a Review Date• Specify how the risk management
plan will be used to support access to employment