Health and Social Care

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Unit 4222-206 Outcome 1Understand working relationships in health and social care Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship A working relationship is different from a personal relationship because a work relationship serves a particular, non-personal purpose to do with achieving tasks or coordinating roles in an organisation. A personal relationship is different from a working relationship because a personal relationship is one where your personal life and extra-curricular activities and social life are involved. Describe different working relationships in health and social care settings Employer/employee relationships The relationship you have with your employer has a very important influence on your role as a support worker. An employer-employee relationship is an example of a formal relationship. A person’s relationship with their employer may also influence their attitudes, values and behaviour as well as their self-concept. Relationships with colleagues It is very important to build positive relationships at work. It plays an important role in your career success. Relationships can create a positive or negative impact on your job Supportive relationships It is very important to show support to others at work. Offer to help them when they are in need or if I am finding myself short on tasks. The effort and generosity will create good relationships and create a bond of trust between me and my colleagues. Relationships with service users These depend on the development and maintenance of trust and mutual respect between care practitioners and service users. Good care relationships must also promote and support service user’s rights to make their own decisions and to have their safety and security protected. Working relationships This is different to other forms of relationship
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