[CU2940.1] Understand partnership working
1.1
Identify the features of effective partnership working
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 ethos or 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
They share creativity, risk, responsibility and resources;
Participants are able to feed off each other’s energy and enthusiasm;
They can attract more funding from a diverse range of sources;
They highlight different issues, problems and solutions;
There is more potential for productivity/efficiency;
Service delivery is often more effective;
They offer support and diversity.
1.2a
Explain the importance of partnership working with
• colleagues
Partnership working with colleagues it ensures that the service is delivered as a team and that all members of the team contribute their strengths to deliver a high standard of care and support to an individual. It ensures that all of the team feel competent and confident within their roles and support each other as well as being able to work individually.
1.3
Analyse how partnership working delivers better outcomes
We can deliver better outcomes with partnership working when all parties are working towards the same goals for the service ort for individuals. 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 a similar or same goal. Working in partnership ensures good communication throughout the process and that a high standard of care and