Explain how to form and maintain a cohesive and effective group.
Facilitate the Development of Effective Group Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young Peoples Settings
Learning outcomes
1 Understand how groups develop and function in health and social care or children and young peoples work settings
1.1 Analyse the impact of theories and models on group work practice
1.2 Explain how to form and maintain a cohesive and effective group
1.3 Explain how different facilitation styles may influence
Group dynamics
Lifecycle of the group
Group outcomes
Development of roles within the group
1.4 Explain why it is important to be clear about the purpose and desired outcomes for the group
1.5 Analyse the importance of participant engagement in achieving group outcomes
2 Be able to create a climate that facilitates effective groups in health and social care or children and young peoples work settings
2.1 Evaluate methods that may be utilised in facilitating groups
2.2 Prepare an environment that is conducive to the functioning of the group
2.3 Work with a group/s to agree acceptable group and individual behaviour
2.4 Work with a group to negotiate and agree tasks, desired outcomes and ways of working
3 Be able to facilitate a group in health and social care or children and young peoples work settings.
3.1 Use a range of methods to accommodate different learning styles within the group.
3.2 Provide a group experience where participants are engaged and stimulated.
3.3 Intervene effectively in a group session to improve the learning process.
4 Be able to enhance learning through the constructive use of power, authority and influence in group work in health and social care or children and young peoples work settings.
