206 Task B Handout It is a legal requirement to follow agreed ways of working. Policies and procedures or "agreed ways of working" set out how we your employer require you to work. They incorporate various pieces of legislation as well as best practice. They are there to benefit and protect you, the individuals you support and us your employer. They enable you to provide a good quality service working within the legal framework and most importantly aim to keep you and the individuals you support, safe from danger or harm.
Question 1:What is meant by the term ‘duty of care’? How does it contribute to the safeguarding and protection of your service users? | | | | | | Duty of care means providing care and support for individuals within the law and also | | | within the policies, procedure and agreed ways of working of my employer. It | | | contributes to the safeguarding and protection of service users as it is my duty of care | | | to raise any concerns I may have about any aspect of my work such as poor working | | | conditions and poor practice by staff, and to safeguard individuals from harm such as | | | abuse. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 204-1.2, 304 – 1.2 | | Question 2:Explain what it means to have ‘duty of care’ in your job role.
To follow the code of ethics are the basic duties of the employees. For those reasons, to adopt the code of ethics in the County of San Diego is important to keep the county’s public good and goals. G.M Financial Corporation The main purpose of ethics in the G.M Financial Corp. guide principle of business conduct rule for employees with customers, vendors. The G.M’s ethics are basically all G.M employees and they follow the ethics for their business, behavior and conduct. According to the G.M Financial Corp.’s of code of ethics, GM Financial’s mission is to create value for our stakeholders by constantly improving our services, investing in innovative solutions and information-based strategies, and promoting a culture of teamwork, excellence and integrity
BTEC Unit 5 Q&A Level 2 Duty of Care Understand the implications of duty of care | 1.1 - Define the term ‘duty of care’ In my role as a carer, duty of care means that I’m accountable for the things I do and also for the things I don’t. I have to prove that I have taken reasonable action and provided the right care for every service user I look after. I also have to undertake training and develop my skills to work safely and carry out my duties competently. | 1.2 - Describe how the duty of care affects own work role. My role as a carer requires following the policies and procedures and code of practice.
Outcome 2 Be able to work in ways that are agreed with the employer 1. Consequences of doing something that's not part of your job role e.g. giving others mixed, inconsistent, confusing messages, doing something you're not qualified, trained, experienced in doing could put yourself & others at risk of harm. This is why it is important to adhere to an
No matter who it is you are addressing you must always ensure that you maintain a professional manner. OUTCOME 2 2.1 It is important to adhere to to the agreed scope of the job role as this sets out the boundaries in your job role, it enables you to know your responsibilities and your role. It is also a way of knowing you own competence level and skills, and to know you job role. 2.2 Agreed ways of working are your policies and procedures, guidelines and individuals care plan. To carry out agreed ways of working you follow the care plans.
It is important not to speak out of angry emotions, and again sometimes it is best to tell an employee that one may need to think on the matter first before responding. While it may not seem like a "big deal" it is important to make sure that the words that are used when speaking to employees are simple and clear. Some employees may not understand the use of large words, and therefore the message that the manager / supervisor is trying to convey may be lost. Good grammar is also a must for every type communication. Use of slang terms is not a wise idea, as what is acceptable in generation / culture could be offensive to the next.. We must make sure we are saying exactly what we mean to and clearly enough that so that others are going to hear exactly what the manager / supervisor is trying to say.
Responsibility is being accountable for what we do or fail to do. NCOs are responsible to fulfill not only their individual duties, but also to ensure their teams and units are successful. Any duty, because of the position you hold in the unit, includes a responsibility to execute that duty. As an NCO, you are accountable for your personal conduct and that of your soldiers. Also, each soldier is individually
1) Responsibility-You will be accountable for our duty or task that you are required to do or expected to do. You should do something that you think is right because it is morally right, legally require. 2) Respect Coworkers-You must show
It is also my responsibility to ensure that all company policies and procedures are carried out and to maintain records for the service delivered, along with responsibility for ensuring that my training needs are kept up-to-date so that I am at the level of standards required to undertake my role. Finally, it is my duty and responsibility to treat the individuals with respect and dignity at all times. 1.2 Protect the rights and promote the interests of the individual I support. Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the individual. Promote independence of the individual which protecting them as far as possible from danger or harm.