Positive Risk taking in Adult Social Care

Overview

This course provides a structured and reflective approach to risk assessment and positive risk-taking in adult social care. Grounded in current best practices and legal frameworks, it supports practitioners in making informed, person-centred decisions that balance safety, autonomy, and wellbeing.

Who is Positive Risk taking in Adult Social Care aimed at?

adult social care staff

Course Length

1 day course

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:- 

• Understand the Legislative context for Risk (Care Act, MCA, HHRR)
• Understand policies and procedures context for risk
• Understand what is person centred care and how it relates to risk management
• Understand how  strengths-based practice relates to risk management
• Understand what is Risk: identification, assessment and management (positively)
• Understand the Key principles of recording risk management