Family Crisis Management Support Diploma

Welcome to the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma, a course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to impact families facing crises profoundly. In today's ever-changing world, families often encounter various challenges, and it takes a compassionate and well-trained family support worker to provide the necessary assistance.

Through this Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the intricacies of family dynamics, legislation, and safeguarding techniques while emphasizing the significance of building strong relationships. By the end of this Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course, you will be well-prepared to support families in crisis, ensuring their well-being and fostering positive change.

The Family Crisis Management Support Diploma is a comprehensive program that prepares you to be a highly skilled family support worker. This Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course covers a wide range of topics, including the role of family support workers, legislation, policy, family issues, safeguarding, and relationship building.

By the end of this Family Crisis Management Support Diploma, you will have the knowledge and expertise needed to make a real difference in the lives of families facing crises. Join us on this educational journey and become a compassionate and effective advocate for families in need.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the multifaceted role of a family support worker, including their responsibilities, qualities, and career prospects.
• Familiarize yourself with the relevant legislation, policies, and guidance in different parts of the UK, ensuring you provide informed and effective support.
• Develop the skills to address family issues, such as parental mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and divorce, while prioritizing the well-being of children and families.
• Master the art of safeguarding, assessing needs, and providing essential help through a child-centred approach.
• Recognize the importance of building strong and empathetic relationships with families and understand the qualities required for successful relationship building.
• Overcome challenges in relationship building and learn to differentiate between effective and ineffective approaches.
• Gain access to valuable resources, books, and tips for addressing difficult topics with families.

What You Get Out Of Studying With Janets

• Free PDF certificate upon successful completion of the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course
• Full one-year access to Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course materials
• Instant assessment results
• Full tutor support is available from Monday to Friday
• Study the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course at your own pace
• Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
• Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma training
• Study at your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
• Improve your chance of gaining valuable skills by completing the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course

Enrol in the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma today and embark on a fulfilling journey to transform the lives of families in crisis while securing a promising career in the field of social work.

The Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. The Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.

Each session in this course is thorough and easy to understand. The extensive course materials of the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma are accessible at any time and from any location, allowing you to study at your own speed in the comfort of your own home. Throughout the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course, you will receive tutor support, and our helpful customer service is available around the clock to help you with any problems you might face while studying the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma.

Course Modules

Module 1 - The role of family support worker

• The functions, work environment, and daily activities of a family support worker
• The key responsibilities of a family support worker and different specialisations
• The key qualities of a family support worker and what a family support worker should expect
• Duties as a family support worker
• Professional development, career prospects, and anticipated salary as a family support worker
• A day in the life of a family support worker
• Pros and cons of being a family support worker
• Work-life balance as a family support worker
• Top tips for family support workers

Module 2 - Legislation, policy, and guidance

• Introduction to legislation, policy, and guidance
• Overview of legislation – England
• The Children and Families Act 2014
• Policy and guidance – England
• Overview of legislation – Scotland
• Policy and guidance – Scotland
• Overview of legislation – Northern Ireland
• Policy and guidance – Northern Ireland
• Overview of legislation – Wales
• Policy and guidance – Wales

Module 3 - The family issues and solving them

• Parental mental health – how to help children living with parents with mental health problems
• Parental mental health – assessing the risk of mental health problems
• Parental mental health – intervention and support for children and families
• Parental substance misuse – how to help children living with parents who misuse alcohol and drugs
• Parental substance misuse – assessing the risk of parental alcohol and drug misuse
• Parental substance misuse – intervention and support for children and families
• Domestic abuse – what is domestic abuse?
• Separation, divorce, and parental responsibility
• Separation, divorce, and contact
• General advice on talking about difficult topics
• Books to help talking about difficult topics

Module 4 - Safeguarding - assessing need and providing help

• Introduction to safeguarding – a child-centred, coordinated approach
• Early help
• Access, referral, and information sharing
• Disabled children, carers, youth establishments, and contextual safeguarding
• Assessment purpose, protocols, principles, and parameters
• Analysis, outcomes, and timeliness
• Processes for managing individual Part 1
• Processes for managing individual Part 2
• Processes for managing individual Part 3

Module 5 - Building relationships

• Types of family and what makes healthy families
• Why relationships are key to good social work
• The importance of relationships in social work to relationships in social work
• The personal qualities required for relationship building
• Working on empathy to build relationships
• The professional attributes required for relationship building
• Self-knowledge and professional use of self in relationship building
• Taking an individualised approach, involving the parents, what parents want from the relationship, sharing information, and building trust
• Challenges in relationship building
• The difference between getting the relationship right and getting it wrong

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online, and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £15.99.

The Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course is ideal for:

• Aspiring family support workers
• Social work students
• Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in family crisis management
• Anyone passionate about making a positive impact on families facing challenges
• Individuals looking to build a career in the field of social work

No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this Family Crisis Management Support Diploma course.

Upon completing the Family Crisis Management Support Diploma, you can pursue various rewarding career paths in the UK, with average salaries ranging from £20,000 to £40,000 annually, depending on experience and location. Here are a few:

• Family Support Worker
• Social Worker
• Child Protective Services Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Domestic Violence Advocate
• Substance Abuse Counselor

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