Strengths-based practice: Film

Published: 22/06/2020

Watch this film to find out more about the ways in which practitioners can approach assessments, reviews and conversations in a strengths-based way.

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Dartington: Research in Practice. (2020). Strengths-based-practice: Film. Dartington: Research in Practice.

This film looks at strengths-based working. Featuring Gavin Rough, who has experience of adult social care, watch the film to find out more about the ways in which practitioners can approach assessments, reviews and conversations in a strengths-based way. Gavin has also featured in a second film exploring ways in which practitioners can support good digital conversations with adults and carers.

Reflective questions and practice implications
  • How can you ensure the language you are using with people is clear and accessible?
  • When planning and preparing for a conversation how do you ensure it is in the right time and place for the person, as much as possible?
  • When having conversations about safety, how do you frame this to ensure the persons goals and aspirations are at the centre?
  • What strategies do you have to get to know a person?

Professional Standards

PQS:KSS - Person-centred practice | Effective assessments and outcome based support planning | Direct work with individuals and families | Values and ethics | Developing confident and capable social workers | Assuring good social work practice and development

CQC - Caring | Responsive

PCF - Values and ethics | Intervention and skills

RCOT - Understanding relationship | Service users | Collaborative | Communication