Aiv) Duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals as duty of care ensures that all concerned think about safeguarding, which also guides professional relationships. Duty of care acts as a base line for organisational procedures and protocols. Bi) Working within the health and social care sector social care workers are faced with dilemma’s and conflict on a day to day basis when duty of care and the rights of an individual are the reason why
My role as a carer requires following the policies and procedures and code of practice. It makes me responsible for every task I undertake therefore I must be always sure that I’m trained enough and physically able to provide professional service to my service users. Those rules protect me and individuals using the care service. | Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care |
Employers must have a written health and safety policy, which must be brought to the notice of all employees. Employees, volunteers and service users also have responsibilities within the act, they have a common law duty of care. The act requires them to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people at work. They must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work. It is their duty to familiarise themselves with the policy statement and general health and safety procedures and ensure they keep themselves and others around them safe.
We must follow the various standards that in many cases have been set down by the law, such as the Childcare Act 2006 and the Health and Safety Work Act 1974. Most settings ensure that they meet the standards by having various policies and procedures that have to be followed out by all staff. You need to be aware of all the policies and procedures in your work setting and how they link to your job role. 1.3 - National Occupational Standards are statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of
[202] Principles of personal development in adult social care settings [202.1] understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles. Assessment Criteria | 1.1 | | Identify standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out. The duties and responsibilities required by my employer are not the only requirements of working in social care. The code of practice for Social Care workers is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice that is required by Social Care Workers in their daily work these were originally set by the General Social Care Council and have now been amended by HCPC (health care profession care council).The regulator in the UK country where I work will require that you follow a code of practice which is the ‘standards’ that any person working in care must follow, and for employers of social care workers that would list out the duties and expectations for everyone who works in that sector. Having a code of practice is important in social care due to the fact within this sector you are working with people that are very vulnerable in society.
One of the most important communication systems used in the workplace is a person centred care plan and the risk assessments involved in this. The care plan, when reviewed regularly communicates a range of relevant information to all staff and allied health professionals, to enable them to contribute to the effective delivery of care to that individual. A communication diary and noticeboard are useful in helping the team to plan for, and make appointments as well as serving as a reminder of upcoming appointments for residents or scheduled, mandatory training events for
As a carer I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regard their care. Communication is an essential for a career so they can meet the needs for the service users. It is a basic requirement and the most important of my job role to communicate with service users and their families and other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of good care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognized and reported.
Operations and regional managers, Human resources, commissioning / placements and finance. From external agencies this includes Parents and Social worker, reviewing officer. Ofsted Inspectors, Regulation 33 inspectors and any other agencies such as Camhs, Eclypse etc. Communication ensures that all professionals are involved in the life of the service user to ensure their development and future. Some of the meetings and discussions with the above people will include team and management meetings, heads of homes, looked after children reviews, planning meetings or strategy meetings.
Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health & Social Care – Task B part 2 – your work role Bvi Explain how your role contributes to the overall delivery of the service provided. There are many things that I do that contribute to the overall delivery of the service provider, for example I provide the best possible care I can give to the service users & families of those service users by communicating effectively & being involved in their day to day activities and personal needs I may also write their daily reports in deep detail. I read and sign all the service users care plans to ensure I can provide the correct and safest care. Bvii Explain how you could influence the quality of the service provided by: a). Following best practice within your work role; As a guidance to follow the best practice I use the Codes of Practice and Care Quality Commission`s outcomes from which I can learn more to improve my practice.
About us What we do and how we do it What we do We are the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England. We make sure that the care provided by hospitals, dentists, ambulances, care homes and home-care agencies meets government standards of quality and safety. We also protect the interests of vulnerable people, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. We put the views, experiences, health and wellbeing of people who use services at the centre of our work, and we have a range of powers we can use to take action if people are getting poor-quality care. How we do it We register