A case study from their own specialist area of practice with a critical, research-informed integrated commentary. 3500 Words. LO's 1 to 5

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Through small group seminars focussing on relevant research findings

This module aims to equip professionals with the ability to increase understanding of the role of assessment, risk, analysis and decision making when working with vulnerable people, their families and carers. Students will critically evaluate the application of the tools for assessment that are used in practice today within their specialist field of practice.

The module will enable students to explore the role of effective decision making based on assessments and care planning that has been completed with Vulnerable People and their Families/Carers.

The module will enable students to explore the values and theories influencing contemporary assessment and models for intervention. Students will explore and critique the role they have in promoting the holistic needs of people their families and carers. They will critically reflect upon their role in empowering service users, their families and carers and the challenges involved at both a personal, structural and organisational level.

Students will explore the difference between risk management and risk assessment and examine the tensions between the two, drawing upon appropriate research evidence.

Students will develop a critical awareness and evaluation of current research relevant to their area of specialist practice.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
27 hours Learning Days at the University
3 hours Seminar Workshop for Research Informed Practice

Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
24 hours Engagement with Technology Supported Learning
6 hours Preparation for Seminar Workshops
90 hours Private Study

Blackboard, IT facilities and classroom.

Calder, M,. (2008) Contemporary Risk Assessment in Safeguarding Children.
French, S. & Swain, J. (2012) Working with Disabled People in Policy and Practice. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Munro, E (2010) Effective Child Protection, London, Sage.
Pritchard, J (2008 ed) Good Practice in Safeguarding Adults. London, JKP

Applications must be working in a Health, Social Work or Social Care Setting.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the knowledge and theoretical perspectives necessary for the assessment of vulnerable people within a multi cultural context (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically evaluate appropriate and effective models of assessment for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable people in complex situations (Enquiry, Learning)

3. Demonstrate a critical and creative ability to accurately deploy statutory guidelines and relevant policies in the safeguarding and protection of people in complex and unpredictable situations (Analysis, Communication, Problem Solving)

4. Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyse and apply information, including multi agency perspectives to inform evidence based assessments and robust decision making with vulnerable people their families and carers in complex situations (Analysis, Problem Solving)

5. Critically evaluate research and other evidence informing the management of risk in practice, identifying any limitations to the overall evidence base (Analysis, Application, Reflection)