Values for integrated working
In September 2008, the Children’s Workforce network developed a statement of values for integrated working with children and young people. It describes the common values, beliefs and behaviours that would both:
�� Underpin joint working across agencies and professions
�� Encourage practitioners to personalize services to the ‘whole child'
Key attributes for practitioners include:
• Respect and good communication
• Placing the interests of children and young people at the heart of all work
• Sharing responsibility for a range of outcomes
• Commitment to supporting children and young people to achieve the ECM 5 outcomes
• Concern for the whole child, whatever their specialism
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for all children and young people and actively combat discrimination
• Recognising that respect, patience, honesty, reliability, resilience, trustworthiness and integrity are valued by children and young people, families and colleagues
• Recognising and upholding children’s rights and involving children, young people and parents in decisions and striving to work in partnership with them
• Understanding that their duty to safeguard children and young people comes first, but otherwise respect the right of children, young people and families to confidentiality
When working in an integrated way with a range of colleagues, practitioners will:
�� Value the contribution that a range of colleagues
�� Be willing to bring own expertise to bear on the pursuit of shared goals
�� Respect the expertise of others and be transparent and reliable
�� Be clear about lines of communication, management and accountability
�� Uphold the standards, and values of their own professions
�� Understand that sharing responsibility for children’s outcomes does not mean acting beyond their competence or responsibilities
�� Be committed to taking action if safety or standards are compromised
�� Be committed to reflecting on and improving their inter-professional practice
�� Be sensitive to and supportive of each others’ well being.
(A LOT MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/assets/...March_2009.pdf)
I hope this helps!
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