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 ⇒ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care ⇒ Level 4 Diploma Optional Units ⇒ Unit 435 Mentoring in social care ⇒ 4.1 Establish a mentoring agreement with a mentee to include: a. ground rules for engagement b. boundaries c. responsibilities and autonomy of mentee

4.1 Establish a mentoring agreement with a mentee to include: a. ground rules for engagement b. boundaries c. responsibilities and autonomy of mentee

Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units
Unit: Unit 435 Mentoring in social care
Learning outcome: 4. Be able to agree goals and outcomes in partnership with the mentee
Assessment criteria: 4.1 Establish a mentoring agreement with a mentee to include: a. ground rules for engagement b. boundaries c. responsibilities and autonomy of mentee

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  • For this assessment criterion, you will be required to demonstrate that you are able to establish a mentoring agreement with a mentee. Things that you may wish to consider are provided below.
  • Ground Rules for Engagement:
    • Regularity and Duration: Determine how often and for how long the mentoring sessions will occur. Ensure these are mutually convenient times.
    • Communication Methods: Agree on the preferred methods of communication (face-to-face, video call, email, etc.).
    • Respect and Courtesy: Emphasise the importance of mutual respect, politeness, and courtesy during discussions.
    • Punctuality: Both parties should commit to being on time for scheduled meetings.
    • Cancellation Policy: Establish a procedure for cancelling or rescheduling meetings, including how much notice must be given.
  • Boundaries:
    • Confidentiality: Agree on what information will remain confidential within the mentoring relationship and understand when confidentiality might need to be broken (for instance, when there’s a risk of harm).
    • Professional Limits: Clearly define the professional nature of the relationship. Discuss that the mentoring relationship is not a personal, therapeutic, or supervisory one.
    • Personal Space: Respect for personal space and time outside of agreed mentoring sessions should be established.
  • Responsibilities and Autonomy of Mentee:
    • Self-Reflection: The mentee should be prepared to reflect on their experiences, actions, and feelings.
    • Proactivity: The mentee should take initiative in setting goals, scheduling meetings, and bringing up discussion topics.
    • Honesty: The mentee should be willing to discuss openly their challenges, successes, and areas where they need support.
    • Action Implementation: The mentee should commit to applying the strategies and actions discussed during mentoring sessions in their work.
    • Feedback: The mentee should provide feedback to the mentor on the effectiveness of the mentoring process.
  • All aspects of the mentoring agreement should be discussed openly and negotiated between the mentor and mentee to ensure mutual understanding and commitment. This agreement forms the foundation of a productive and successful mentoring relationship.
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