1. Workshop A Increasing the risk of success Gogarty Consultancy Providing Social Work, Training and Consultancy Services 087 2673263 jimjo@iolfree.ie National Conference 2007

2. Briefly, just to mention… ‘Ground Rules’ What Ground Rules will we commit to for the duration of the session? Can I suggest… Safe Environment Confidentiality

3. Overview Broadening Definitions Current Experiences Factors influencing success Dilemmas Risk and Risk Assessment

4. Expectations and Hopes What difference do you want the Session to make to you? What do you hope to see discussed?

5. Current Experiences Some samples of current experiences particularly in terms of dilemmas related to risk and choice…

6. Risk – A Definition The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger A factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; a hazard (Clancy,F 2006)

7. Definitions A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm. Occupational risk refers to the likelihood and the severity of an injury or an illness occurring as a result of exposure to a hazard. (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 2006)

8. The Ideal Employee? Someone who: Stays in the job longer Has low absenteeism Is punctual Has a higher level of commitment

9. Risks What are the Risks of providing employment? Research has shown that people with disability: Stay in jobs longer Have low absenteeism Are punctual Have a higher level of commitment (Beyer, S. Shearn, J. and Thomas, J. (2001) The Cost-effectiveness of Supported Employment for People with Severe Learning Disabilities and High Support)

10. What about Employers? “Employers were found to be supportive, but careful reassessment of risk assessment procedures and an approach agreed among key professionals to the disclosure of information about the person is required if a balance is to be reached in obtaining a job and keeping employers and supported workers safe.” (Beyer, S. Shearn, J. and Thomas, J. (2001) The Cost-effectiveness of Supported Employment for People with Severe Learning Disabilities and High Support Needs)

11. What will influence the success of the placement? Employee Profile provided Information provided to Employer Employers perceptions Attitudes and Values – of all stakeholders Communication and Behaviours Support Systems Expectations of all stakeholders – do they match?

12. What will influence the success of the placement? Employee Profile provided

13. What will influence the success of the placement? Information provided to Employer

14. What will influence the success of the placement? Employers perceptions

15. What will influence the success of the placement? Attitudes and Values – of all stakeholders

16. What will influence the success of the placement? Communication and Behaviours

17. What will influence the success of the placement? Support Systems

18. What will influence the success of the placement? Expectations of all stakeholders – do they match?

19. Risk Assessment Allen (2002) Elements of risk: 1. Risk from self 2. Risk from others 3. Risk to carers 4. Risk from the community / neighbourhood

20. Risk Assessment Model (Allen 2002) Specify the concern Specify who might be at risk Specify what primary preventative strategies should be employed Clearly describe the early behavioural indicators that the person may be losing self-control/at risk

21. Risk Assessment Model (Allen 2002) Specify how plans should be recorded and reviewed Record Agreement with the Plan Specify a Review Date Specify how the risk management plan will be used to support access to employment

22. Conclusion Thank You