The Sheltered Housing Network

Supporting All Involved in The Provision of Sheltered and Supported Housing

General Information

There are many grey areas in which sheltered/supported housing staff and social care workers can find themselves having crossed professional boundaries.  This one-day training event will enable participants to develop their professional skills in establishing appropriate boundaries within their working practices.  It is designed to help participants to identify and understand the importance of establishing professional boundaries and how to implement clear and workable boundaries within the work setting.  Participants will also explore the ethical issues and dilemmas in maintaining professional boundaries.  

This event is designed specifically for those who provide housing related support and allied social care professionals working in either a community or residential setting.  It would also be applicable to service users to provide them with a clearer insight and understanding of the need for professional boundaries.  Others working in similar environments or who have a particular interest in this subject may also find the training of interest.

A range of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This will assist in ensuring effective input of course material. Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.

Aims of the Training

The aim of the course is to look at the way participants are likely to be involved in supporting people who are coping with bereavement and to address the issues this raises.  Participants will develop their skills, attitudes and knowledge in the areas of:

• ¨      Their own views, concerns and expectations in relation to professional boundaries

• ¨      Understanding the meaning of ‘Professional Boundaries’

• ¨      Recognising the importance of professional boundaries

• ¨      Adopting clear working practices that establish professional boundaries

• ¨      Ethical practice and dilemmas in relation to implementing professional boundaries

Objectives

By the end of the course participants should be able to:

• ¨      Define what is meant by the term ‘Professional Boundaries’

• ¨      Identify why professional boundaries are so important

• ¨      Establish how to set clear and appropriate boundaries

• ¨      Avoid the grey areas of boundary crossings and boundary violations

• ¨      Take appropriate action in the event of professional boundaries being breached

• ¨      Explain the purpose and benefits of professional boundaries to service users

• ¨      Explore the ethical issues and dilemmas linked to maintaining professional boundaries

Summary

The course is designed to be flexible and the content and setting can be varied to meet the particular requirements of individual groups.  Participants will be encouraged to adopt a supportive and positive approach to the group as a whole. It is hoped that this will allow individuals to achieve greater proficiency and confidence through taking part in a stimulating and enjoyable learning programme

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Louth - 19 Aug 2010