Working with Risk
Course overview
Understanding and managing risk is central to safe and effective practice. This course equips participants with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks while maintaining a person-centred approach.
Length of course: 2 days
Online and Face‑to‑Face
Learning Objective
• What is Risk of Serious Harm? Definitions and terminology
• Different types of risk
• “Hidden Harm”: Being aware of risks to partners and children
• Risk factors and warning signs
• Risk management: information sharing and roles/responsibilities
About The Course
This course will help participants to work safely with risk of harm.
We will cover the methods used for assessing the risk of harm , and we will look at commonly used risk assessment systems, such as OASys.
We will examine the key elements of risk assessment and management, such as static, dynamic and acute risk factors, protective factors and desistance.
Drawing from Ministry of Justice models and guidance, we will use case studies to illustrate the dilemmas involved in risk assessment and management, and we will show through practical exercises how to apply best practices principles to real life scenarios involving the risk of serious harm.
Ready to bring Working with Risk into your workplace?
Whether you want to discuss tailored training, ask questions, or explore how these methods can help your team — we’d love to hear from you.