Assessor Resource

CHCCCS021
Respond to suspected abuse

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs of possible abuse, take appropriate action according to role and responsibilities and minimise the risk of abuse to a person.

This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify suspected abuse

1.1 Identify signs of suspected abuse

1.2 Review all available relevant information

1.3 Record concerns and actions taken according to organisation requirements

1.4 Comply with legal and organisation reporting requirements

2. Support people experiencing suspected abuse

2.1 Assess the actual and potential effects of suspected abuse of the person

2.2 Explore the person’s understanding and interpretation of the situation using awareness raising methods

2.3 Empower the person to seek clarification of relevant procedures, information and advice

2.4 Determine whether a course of action is required and if the person agrees to this

2.5 Obtain consent from the person or their legal representative, for any action to be taken on their behalf

2.6 Follow strategies, where appropriate, that have been developed to manage the perpetrator

2.7 Monitor and review action in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3. Complete reporting requirements

3.1 Complete documentation according to legal requirements and organisation policy and procedures

3.2 Maintain and store documentation appropriately

4. Contribute to systems and procedures

4.1 Promote awareness of worker responsibilities to act on suspicion and disclosure of abuse

4.2 Monitor systems and procedures for their effectiveness in supporting vulnerable people

4.3 Identify and report problems with systems and procedures

4.4 Provide input to the process of improving systems and procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify suspected abuse

1.1 Identify signs of suspected abuse

1.2 Review all available relevant information

1.3 Record concerns and actions taken according to organisation requirements

1.4 Comply with legal and organisation reporting requirements

2. Support people experiencing suspected abuse

2.1 Assess the actual and potential effects of suspected abuse of the person

2.2 Explore the person’s understanding and interpretation of the situation using awareness raising methods

2.3 Empower the person to seek clarification of relevant procedures, information and advice

2.4 Determine whether a course of action is required and if the person agrees to this

2.5 Obtain consent from the person or their legal representative, for any action to be taken on their behalf

2.6 Follow strategies, where appropriate, that have been developed to manage the perpetrator

2.7 Monitor and review action in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3. Complete reporting requirements

3.1 Complete documentation according to legal requirements and organisation policy and procedures

3.2 Maintain and store documentation appropriately

4. Contribute to systems and procedures

4.1 Promote awareness of worker responsibilities to act on suspicion and disclosure of abuse

4.2 Monitor systems and procedures for their effectiveness in supporting vulnerable people

4.3 Identify and report problems with systems and procedures

4.4 Provide input to the process of improving systems and procedures

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify signs of suspected abuse 
Review all available relevant information 
Record concerns and actions taken according to organisation requirements 
Comply with legal and organisation reporting requirements 
Assess the actual and potential effects of suspected abuse of the person 
Explore the person’s understanding and interpretation of the situation using awareness raising methods 
Empower the person to seek clarification of relevant procedures, information and advice 
Determine whether a course of action is required and if the person agrees to this 
Obtain consent from the person or their legal representative, for any action to be taken on their behalf 
Follow strategies, where appropriate, that have been developed to manage the perpetrator 
Monitor and review action in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 
Complete documentation according to legal requirements and organisation policy and procedures 
Maintain and store documentation appropriately 
Promote awareness of worker responsibilities to act on suspicion and disclosure of abuse 
Monitor systems and procedures for their effectiveness in supporting vulnerable people 
Identify and report problems with systems and procedures 
Provide input to the process of improving systems and procedures 

Forms

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