Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Facilitate a psycho-educational group in the community Work effectively and inclusively with the whole client, considering the full range of possible influences in their lives including personality, culture, language, religion, age, gender, family of origin, education levels, learning abilities, health, disabilities and issues and the interplay and dynamics of each of these Model effective, respectful and inclusive communication skills including listening, empathetic responding, paraphrasing, summarising, questioning, body language, models of conflict resolution, assertiveness, tact and sensitivity Implement best practice in psycho-education Engage in critical reflection and self-evaluation of work practice Facilitate a range of suitable interventions Use clear and appropriate communication Respond appropriately to group dynamics Effectively manage conflict within the group Protect self whilst leading/ facilitating the group Respond to strong emotional expression in the group Use strengths-based approaches for the development of growth and learning for group members Maintain records appropriate to the group Demonstrate awareness of self, own values, beliefs and experiences which may impact on work practice |