Elements and Performance Criteria
- Gather information about the risk/actual harm
- Gather sufficient relevant information from a range of sources about the child to make a determination about harm and risk of harm
- Consult previous child protection history where relevant
- Consult with colleagues about previous supports or interventions provided by the organisation
- Liaise with other services to obtain information that will assist with determination of risk of harm where this is appropriate
- Identify factors impact on the determination of risk
- Conclude determination of risk
- Use information gathered about the child to identify and determine harm and unacceptable risk of harm
- Use relevant legislation, organisation tools and guidelines to determine the child's immediate and long term safety
- Use senior staff and specialist practitioners' to confer about determination in complex cases
- Document the outcome of the assessment and actions to be taken including any case work strategies that will contribute to interventions and child safety measures