1.3. Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care? Standards i.e. the code of practise explain the way that we should be working, you can use them to think about the way you work and compare them to your own work and decide if you need to make any improvements. They enable us to gain professional development and provide a way to identify good practices.
[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.
Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role My duties and responsibilities in my work role are detailed in my job description which are tailored to my particular job role and the health care setting I work in. My responsibilities are governed by the GSCC codes of practice for social care workers and my company policy and procedures will be built in to the GSCC codes of practice. 2. Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - we must take safety and load into consideration These legislations are in place to make sure it is a legal requirement for employers to make sure the health, safety and welfare of their employees is maintained and for employees to have a duty of care for themselves and others. Person centred planning (PCP) - client participation and people centred working practices as outlined in care standards Care plans - ensures uniformity for client Minimises risk Risk assessments - minimises any risks that may arise. Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this | If you look after someone with an illness or a disability, you may need to help them move around. It's essential that you know about safe moving and handling so you don't hurt yourself or them. For example, you may find that you need to help an ill or disabled person to: get in or out of bed turn over in bed sit up in bed
651.1.1 - write an assignment describing your work setting's appraisal policy and procedure, and looking at how this policy links in with the NHS Framework. Cambridgeshire Community Services Appraisal Policy and Procedures – To provide a clear policy, procedure and documentation for staff to use when completing performance appraisals. To ensure staff are motivated in reaching trust objectives and their individual objectives. Identifying learning and developmental needs of staff. It allows staff to contribute towards service and organisational development and provides them with opportunities for staff to develop to their full potential.
3.2 – Identify the main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints. The complaints policy is a recorded and documented procedure that is available; the complaint is respected and listened to. Complaints are usually dealt with by members of staff including the manager if needed. Unit 2 – Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings. 1.1 – Identify standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out.
Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care of children and young people’s work settings Key messages for supervisors Being a supervisor is a significant responsibility and one which needs to be taken seriously. Your organisation and the individuals you supervise expect you to provide supervision that is: • Based on a written agreement or contract • Planned well in advance and only changed in exceptional circumstances • Well-structured, allowing both you and the individual to contribute to the agenda • Provided in an appropriate setting and free of interruptions • Inclusive of all the functions outlined in the unit of competence • Properly and promptly recorded, with notes copied to the individual.
The therapy group is a social system with the group therapist as its manager, whose primary function is to monitor and safeguard the work-oriented boundaries of the group so that members experience it as a safe container with an internal space in which psychological work can occur. 3. The therapist needs to be able to distinguish processes that are work-oriented from those that resist, avoid or defend against work. The therapist should appreciate that containing and working through destructive forces (in the group, the context of the group, or in the group leader) holds the possibility for creative growth and therapeutic
Unit 202 1.1 There are a number of standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out. • Codes of Practice: a list of standards that are expected to be followed in a social care setting to ensure that the way you work supports the rights of the service user. • National Minimum Standards: These are used by CSCI (the commission for social care inspectors) to check up on the quality of care services. • National Occupational Standards: The UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work place. Also the knowledge and skills necessary to complete their job effectively.
Unit 6 – Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker 2. Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer 2.2 Agreed ways of working is complying with the relevant current legislation in work settings; having access to full and up-to-date policies and procedures that relate to the responsibilities of the specific role; health and safety, safeguarding, equal opportunities and inclusive working; infection control, anti-discriminatory practice, safety and security, dealing with emergency situation, moving and handling. 2.3 The importance of full and up-to-date details of agreed ways of working is to ensure legislation is being complied with; to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, to ensure health and safety procedures are being followed; ensure relevant information for the individuals are available; work as a team; offer personalised service; ensure agreed ways of working are followed to prevent spread of diseases; maintain health and safety guidelines; deal effectively with emergencies and maintain duty of care. 3. Understand the importance of working in partnership with others 3.2 The following are ways of working that can help improve partnership working: effective communication and information sharing; team working; awareness and respect of differences; attend team meetings and conferences; policies and procedures to be followed to protect the individuals we work with from abuse; understand of everyone’s role; clarity in roles and responsibilities; everyone to work towards the same goal.