Cwdc Area of Knowledge 1 - Principles and Values

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Area of knowledge one – Principles and values a. Demonstrate that you care about the principles and values essential for working with children, young people, their families and carers. Principles and Values • Respect • Empowerment • Ownership • Inclusive • Consent • Confidentiality • Accountability • Impartiality • Anti-discrimination It is important to adhere to these principles and values for the welfare of the young people. They may have come from backgrounds where they were not treated very well, did not have many belongings and did not have many choices. All people should be treated with respect, should be able to make their own choices and progress in life, no matter their background, gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability. In order to do my job as an RCW I must ensure that I utilise essential principles and values of young people. Firstly we can consider exercising mutual respect. I can do this by taking an interest in other people’s interests, if a young person has a particular interest I could ask them about it and show a willingness to learn about it. If a young person has a particular religion that they follow I would ensure that this is accommodated fully so that they are able to practice. I could do this by including certain things like time for prayer in their daily routines or providing the young person with Halal meat should they require this as part of their diet. When spending time with a young person I would demonstrate good listening skills and encourage discussion with the young person regarding their own personal problems or interests etc. If a young person was disclosing something to me I would ensure that I was presenting myself in a non-judgemental fashion in order for the young person to feel at ease. By dong these simple things I am able to show that I am in support of anti-discriminatory behaviours and I can also

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