Nvq 2 205 Case Study B

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205....TASK B....CASE STUDY TWO Biii..Describe the difficulties for you in exercising your duty of care to Leon and upholding his rights. I would need t be certain whether Leon has give permission, or offered his console to his friend to borrow it. If this is what as happened, l will need permission of Leon to contact his friend. To see when he will be, returning the console. I would tell Leon how nice it is he as a friend, that wouldn't it be nice if his friend played the games together. I don't wont Leon being exploited which is why l asked permission to contact the friend so l could ask when they would be returning the console this giving his friend the benefit of the doubt. But also to reassure Leon its in safe hands and that l am looking after his best interests. Leon is free to choose who he wants as his friends and lend what he wants but as he has learning difficulties it would be easy for Leon to be exploited by certain individuals. Therefore his 'friends' to be aware that Leon support worker is aware of the situation and l would pursue him if it isn't returned. If lens friend does not return, l would ask Leon if l have is permission to contact the police on his behalf. This could be a tricky situation, l don't want to upset Leon by judging his friend as this could be his only friend. Leon may be just trying to please him to keep him as a friend. I would reassure Leon. Biv..Where could you go to get advice and support on how to ensure you uphold leon's rights but also follow you own duty of care. I would contact my co-ordinator, the manager of the supported living to see if this 'friend' has a history of befriending people living in the facility, leons social worker and potentially the
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