Module code: PSY7025-B
PWPs operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. Diversity represents the range of cultural norms including personal, family, social and spiritual values held by the diverse communities served by the service within which the PWP is operating. PWPs must respect and value individual differences in age, sexuality, disability, gender, spirituality, race and culture. PWPs must also understand equality and diversity in a broader sense in that individuals can also experience disadvantage due to a wide range of factors, including geographic location, educational opportunities, and economic factors for example. PWPs must also take into account any physical and sensory difficulties people may experience in accessing services and make provision in their work to ameliorate these. They must be able to respond to people�s needs sensitively with regard to all aspects of diversity and protected characteristics. They must demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities for all and encourage people�s active participation in every aspect of care and treatment. They must also demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the power issues in professional- patient relationships and take steps in their clinical practice to reduce any potential for negative impact this may have. They must also consider the impact of individuals' different backgrounds on the process of group work. This module will, therefore, expose PWPs to the concept of equality, diversity and inclusion and equip workers with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and competencies to operate in an inclusive value driven service. PWPs are expected to operate in a stepped care, high-volume environment. During training, trainee PWPs should carry a reduced caseload, with the number of cases seen depending on their stage in training, building up to a maximum of 60-80% of a qualified PWP�s caseload at the end of training (pro rata for part time trainees). PWPs must be able to manage caseloads, operate safely and to high standards and use supervision to aid their clinical decision-making. PWPs need to recognise the limitations to their competence and role and direct people to resources appropriate to their needs, including step-up to high-intensity therapy, when beyond their competence and role. In addition, they must focus on social inclusion - including return to work and meaningful activity or other occupational activities - as well as clinical improvement. To do so they must have knowledge of a wide range of social and health resources available through statutory and community agencies. They must have a clear understanding of what constitutes the range of high-intensity psychological treatments, which includes CBT and the other IAPT approved high-intensity therapies and how high-intensity treatments differ from low-intensity working. This module will, therefore, also equip PWPs with an understanding of the complexity of people�s health, social and occupational needs and the services which can support people to recovery. It will develop PWPs decision making abilities and enable them to use supervision and to recognise when and where it is appropriate to seek further advice, a step-up or a signposted service. Skills teaching will develop PWPs clinical management, liaison and decision-making competencies in the delivery of support to patients, particularly where people require intervention or advice outside the core low-intensity evidence-based interventions taught in Module 2. Download the PDF for PSY7025-B_2024_5.pdf