Early intervention practitioner

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: relevant legislation, policies and procedures nationally and locally within their organisation, and own role. In relation to Children, Adults, Health and Safety, Equality and data protection. Back to Duty

K2: the principles and benefits of local and national multi-agency working. Back to Duty

K3: stages of development and transitions individuals may go through and the impact of these on the individual. Back to Duty

K4: the importance of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people when managing early intervention cases. Including the legal requirements, procedures to follow when there are safeguarding concerns with clients, as well as and obligations of your own role. This may include Prevent, mental capacity and deprivation of liberties. Back to Duty

K5: when it is appropriate to escalate and deescalate individual cases because it is beyond their responsibility and jurisdiction despite any emotive commitments Back to Duty

K6: importance of health, well-being and resilience in relation to self and others Back to Duty

K7: limits of personal and professional boundaries within own role, i.e. with individuals, and other professionals Back to Duty

K8: relevant theories relating to early intervention work, including social justice, development, person and family centred approaches and evidence-based strategies. Back to Duty

K9: methods used to assess and analyse individuals and use professional judgements to inform future interventions. Back to Duty

K10: the importance of using the right communication method depending on the situation when building professional relationships including the use of digital technologies Back to Duty

K11: Theory of Change and the impact it has on themselves and others. Back to Duty

K12: The importance of safe lone working and mitigating risks to protect personal safety. Back to Duty

K13: Principles of mentoring and coaching to help support others. Back to Duty

K14: caseload management processes, and when to seek appropriate support or direction from others. Back to Duty

K15: organisational aims and values in own role, including equality, rights, and diversity. Back to Duty

K16: how to undertake risk assessment using organisationally approved processes. Back to Duty

K17: conflict resolution techniques to manage differences of opinion and difficult situations Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Manage early intervention caseloads in line with organisational policies and procedures and relevant national and local priorities. Back to Duty

S2: Assess, manage and respond to risk in their own area of responsibility. Back to Duty

S3: Provide individuals and professional partners with appropriate tools and information to help them make informed choices to access support relevant to their needs. Back to Duty

S4: Work collaboratively with individuals, their wider network and partner agencies, providing professional challenge when necessary. Back to Duty

S5: Use appropriate observation, questioning, problem solving and analysis techniques when undertaking assessments for early intervention. Back to Duty

S6: Apply organisational health, safety, equality and welfare procedures when managing caseloads to ensure the welfare of self, clients, their wider network and professional partners. Back to Duty

S7: Apply relevant theories and evidence-based strategies in own role. Back to Duty

S8: Manage multiple cases within own role, to meet individual and or family’s needs Back to Duty

S9: Prioritise interventions based on presenting needs Back to Duty

S10: Produce detailed and, accurate records that meet organisational and legislative requirements Back to Duty

S11: Use appropriate techniques to build and maintain professional relationships that help to ensure needs of individual cases are met. Back to Duty

S12: Use digital technologies where appropriate within own role. Back to Duty

S13: Work independently as a practitioner within the wider team context, drawing on direction and support when needed. Back to Duty

S14: Provide impartial information, advice and guidance in a format that meets the needs of the individual. Back to Duty

S15: Use professional judgement to understand the complexities of a situation and make appropriate decisions. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Collaboration: engagement with individuals and their wider network, colleagues and partner agencies to collectively promote best outcomes. Back to Duty

B2: Enquiring: having professional curiosity, exploring a range of approaches in practices. Back to Duty

B3: Adaptability: flexibly and responsively adapt to situations as they arise or are foreseen. Back to Duty

B4: Compassion: Reflective, self-caring, considerate of self and others. Able to draw upon and build support networks Back to Duty

B5: reflective: learning from success and mistakes, to continuously review and adapt approach. Back to Duty

B6: Equity: Value people as individuals recognising difference and diversity. Back to Duty