Task 1: Write an explanation of: * what it means to have a duty of care in own work role * How duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Duty of care is a requirement and obligation that a person in a caring role has to make sure that others are taken care of and not harmed. It includes watching out for potential hazards and trying to prevent mistakes and accidents. It is important because of a duty of care is not met then the responsible person can be held accountable if things go wrong. A carer in early years has a duty of care to protect the children in their care by following the legislation and the policies and procedures that are in place at the workplace. Policies and procedures are put in place so that there are rules and boundaries to make sure that people know how to work in the setting and what is expected of them to prevent harm and danger to others in the work setting.
4 Assignment 054 Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings Assignment overview Introduction The assignment for Unit 054 asks you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the principles for duty of care in health, social care or children and young people’s settings. The assignment is designed to ensure that by completing all the tasks, you will meet the Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria for Unit 054, Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings. Tasks There are three tasks to this assignment. A Short answer questions B Complete table C Short answer questions Assignment coverage |Task |Task name |Learning outcomes covered | |A |Short answer questions |1. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice | |B |Complete table |2.
Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is under taken to protect specific children who are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm. Effective child protection is essential as part of wider work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. However, all agencies and individuals should aim to proactively safeguard and promote the welfare of children so that the need for action to promote children from harm is reduced. 1.2 2.3 Children should be raised in positive circumstances by providing safe and caring environments.
Unit 12 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 1.1 Explain what it means to have duty of care in own work role. Duty of care is putting the interests of patients first and is required in all health and social care roles and all organisations that provide health and social care services. This also means doing everything in their power to keep patients safe from harm.
Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 1.1 Explain what duty of care means in a care setting. Duty of care means that you are responsible for the welfare of those in your care. A care support worker has a duty of care to protect vulnerable people from harm, through neglect and is primarily in place to prevent accident and abuse. An employer can ensure they provide a good standard of duty of care by ensuring all carers have CRB checks, up to date training, abiding by the legislation provided by governing bodies such as the CQC and making sure that all staff have a good understanding of their duty of care policies. Duty of care also covers employee's, which means each employee has a duty of care to the colleagues, ensuring their well being and safety in the work place.
Unit CU235P/CT235 Introduction of Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young Peoples Settings Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the implications of duty of care Assessment Criteria 1.1 Define the term ‘Duty of Care’ Learner Answer and/ or evidence reference A duty of care is moral or legal obligation of an an individual to ensure the safety(safeguarding) and well being to oneself, employees and those in their care or using their services As a caregiver its my duty of care to ensure that i follow all risk assessments, policies and procedures and care plans, report as required any breach in safety or risk to the well being of the client In my role as a caregiver I have a duty of care to the client if I feel a client is at risk in any way its my responsibility to find a solution or where necessary report the situation to my line manager, however this may conflict with the clients right to privacy, i also have to take into account that i am in their home and they have a right to have the home the way they would like untidy Through the line management process, other caregivers, the individuals, their family &/or designated contact. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role 2. Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care 2.1 Describe the dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care an individuals rights 2.2 Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas 3. Be able to reduce barriers to communication 3.1 Describe how to respond to complaints 3.2 Identify the main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints I would respond by listening to the individuals about their complaint, see if there is a simple/doable solution.
SHC 34 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or Children’s and Young Peoples settings. 1.1 Duty of care means you have a role to care for and ensure others are not harmed. Within my setting we make sure we follow Every Child Matters which comes under the EYFS, following this means we make sure all children are safe, healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic wellbeing. 1.2 Duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals as keeping them safe comes under the Every Child Matters framework. You can ensure this is followed by taking all the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child, which are ensuring the building is safe and secure, this can be by having the school gates closed and locked so nobody can get in and out without permission and also having people sign in and out, having sensors doors around the school that can only be accessed with fobs.
Unit 4(SHC 34) Unit 4 (SHC 34)- Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. Unit aim: This unit considers how duty of care contributes to safe practice, and how to address dilemmas or complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care. Credit value-1 Level 3 This workbook covers the following elements: Learning outcomes: There are three learning outcomes to this unit1. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 2.
Unit 4 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety All activities involving children and vulnerable adults, regardless of their nature and apparent risk level, should be planned. Part of this involves undertaking a risk assessment to consider the dangers and difficulties which may arise, and make plans to reduce them. This means that before an indoor or outdoor activity is carried out, the environment in which the activity will take place will have been previously observed and any hazards removed. Factors to be taken into consideration include: • The individual needs, age and abilities of the children and young people• Specific risks to individuals such as pregnancy, sensory impairments etc.• The needs of carers where relevant • The function and purpose of environments and services offered• The duty of care• Desired outcomes for the children and young people• Lines of responsibility and accountability The individual needs of a child are very important, and knowing children and young people well when planning activities and designing risk assessments. Knowledge of the child can influence the risk assessments as knowledge of allergies, physical ability, concentration span, and knowing how favoured the activity is can help in understanding the risk involved and how to make the activity as safe and enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.
H601/5474 Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1 Understand the implications of duty of care 1. Define the term ‘duty of care’ A moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role My duty of care is to support vulnerable people with learning difficulties and provide them with the best possible care making sure all individual needs are met with a person-centered approach, being aware of any issues that may arise and have the knowledge to assess situations and respond accordingly in the best interests of the client and also ensuring the safety from harm and to promote their independence and choice. 2 Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights An example of a dilemma could be that a person is in need of support when leaving their home incase of an accident, as is written in their care plan, but state they do not want or need one because it affects their right to live as independently as possible. 2.2 Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas Additional support could come from the persons’ family, colleagues, GP, friends or other professionals 3 Know how to respond to complaints 3.1 Describe how to respond to complaints Arrange to talk in private, making sure the individual knows that you may need to pass on information if there is a risk to the safety of themselves or others.