DescriptorThis unit describes basic competencies required by community service workers to provide sensitive and effective intervention where risk of self-harm or suicide has been identifiedThe focus is on identifying and managing immediate suicide risk in the context of a supportive helping relationship that seeks to work collaboratively with the person at risk to achieve safe outcomesSafe outcomes in this context include a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further careThe unit relates to managing imminent risk in ways which provide opportunity for more comprehensive assessment and the provision of further help