Elements and Performance Criteria
- Reflect on own practice
- Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers
- Demonstrate understanding of own limitations in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship management
- Provide and receive open and evaluative feedback to and from co-workers
- Actively seek feedback and accept it non-defensively
- Ensure continuing self-support and supervision
- Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation
- Seek specialist advice/further training where need is identified
- Observe agency guidelines in relation to professional development
- Undertake an appraisal of current industry developments and apply these to improve practice
- Regularly participate in a review mechanism as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge
- Evaluate current and likely future needs and take action to keep abreast of evolving trends
- Operate within an agreed code of ethics or practice
- Assess own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics, using a range of valid evidence
- Recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
- Establish realistic goals and targets for self development
- Adhere to legal parameters relevant to practitioner's profession where this is a requirement of employment