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Unit 01 Understand the role of the mental health worker
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1. Know the standards required to work in mental health
- 1.1 Describe the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in mental health
- 1.2 Identify ways to access up-to-date information on agreed ways of working
- 1.3 Outline the key requirements of the following in relation to working in mental health: • legislation • codes of practice • good practice guidance
2. Understand the factors that can support good practice in mental health work
- 2.1 State why presenting a positive image of self, organisation or service to others is important
- 2.2 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role
- 2.3 Give examples of ways to maintain clear professional boundaries in relationships with colleagues and people who use mental health services
- 2.4 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with key people, advocates and others who are significant to an individual using mental health services
- 2.5 Give examples of when it may be necessary to seek help from others
3. Understand how personal development can contribute to own work role
- 3.1 Explain why it is important to keep upto-date and develop own work role
- 3.2 Describe ways in which feedback from others can help to develop and improve own work role
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- 3.3 Describe how reflective practice can be used to improve the quality of the service you provide
4. Know how to maintain own wellbeing when working in mental health
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- 4.1 Describe common signs and indicators of stress
- 4.2 Give examples of ways to maintain own mental health and wellbeing to cope with the demands of mental health work
- 4.3 Identify sources of support to manage own wellbeing when working in mental health
