Mapping of the PCF against HPC standards of proficiency
Mapping of the PCF against HPC standards of proficiency
Mapping of the PCF against HPC standards of proficiency
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eliability and validity <strong>of</strong> information from different<br />
sources<br />
information and knowledge to make recommendations or<br />
modify <strong>the</strong>ir practice<br />
6.4 Demonstrate a capacity for logical, systematic, critical 11 be able to reflect on and review practice<br />
and reflective reasoning and apply <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ories and<br />
techniques <strong>of</strong> reflective practice<br />
11.1<br />
understand <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> critical reflection on practice and <strong>the</strong><br />
need to record <strong>the</strong> outcome <strong>of</strong> such reflection appropriately<br />
6.5 Know how to formulate, test, evaluate, and review 1.4 be able to recognise and respond appropriately to unexpected<br />
hypo<strong>the</strong>ses in response to information available at <strong>the</strong><br />
situations and manage uncertainty<br />
time and apply in practice<br />
11.2 recognise <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> supervision, case reviews and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
methods <strong>of</strong> reflection and review<br />
6.6 Begin to formulate and make explicit, evidence-informed 4.1 be able to assess a situation, determine its nature and severity<br />
judgements<br />
and call upon <strong>the</strong> required knowledge and experience to deal<br />
with it<br />
4.3 recognise that <strong>the</strong>y are personally responsible for, and must be<br />
able to justify, <strong>the</strong>ir decisions and recommendations<br />
7. Intervention and Skills: Use judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to<br />
promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse<br />
Social workers engage with individuals, families, groups and communities, working alongside people to assess and intervene. They<br />
enable effective relationships and are effective communicators, using appropriate skills. Using <strong>the</strong>ir pr<strong>of</strong>essional judgment, <strong>the</strong>y<br />
employ a range <strong>of</strong> interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and<br />
ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks. They understand and take account <strong>of</strong> differentials in power, and are able to use<br />
authority appropriately. They evaluate <strong>the</strong>ir own practice and <strong>the</strong> outcomes for those <strong>the</strong>y work with.<br />
7.1 Identify and apply a range <strong>of</strong> verbal, non-verbal and<br />
written methods <strong>of</strong> communication and adapt <strong>the</strong>m in line<br />
with peoples’ age, comprehension and culture<br />
Final <strong>Mapping</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>PCF</strong> <strong>against</strong> SoPs v2 November 2012 ©The College <strong>of</strong> Social Work 2012 2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BH Company No.0749939<br />
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8.1<br />
8.4<br />
be able to communicate effectively<br />
be able to use interpersonal skills and appropriate forms <strong>of</strong><br />
verbal and non-verbal communication with service users and<br />
carers and o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
understand how communication skills affect <strong>the</strong> assessment <strong>of</strong><br />
and engagement with service users and carers