1.1 – All the parties involved have some sort of personal stake in the partnership; All the partners are working towards a common aim; The partners have a similar system of beliefs; The partners work together over a reasonable period of time; there is agreement amongst the partners that a partnership is necessary; there is an understanding of the value of what each partner can contribute; there is respect and trust between the different partners.
1.2 – The importance of partnership working with colleagues, so as to provide consistent support for the service users, in a secure and enabling environment. It is important to work together so the service users are being supported efficiently, and that all staff is on the same page with regards to what support each individual service user requires. Other professionals such as GP’s, social workers, etc, so as to provide quality support to the service users, and achieve the best outcome for all service users. For example if you suspect a service user is suffering abuse, you would be able to report it to the appropriate professionals, and work together for the safety and wellbeing of the service user. Others this could include families, friends, members of the community, any visitors etc. It is important to work in partnership with families, friends etc as the support would then be consistent for the service user.
1.3 – We can deliver better outcomes with partnership working when all parties are working towards the same goals for the service or for the service users. That all parties have a good and mutual knowledge of the person they are delivering the service to and so that they are aware of each other’s input and all have similar or the same goal. Working in partnership ensures good communication throughout the process and that high standards of care and support are met and received by the service users.
1.4 – To overcome