Unit 1 Qcf 2

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`1.Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate Reasons for communication: Sharing ideas and knowledge; expressing feelings; giving/ receiving instructions; to meet need for social interaction. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects ofworking in adult social care settings How effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings: Ability to provide well-informed better directed support, stronger working relationships, increases mutual trust and respect, individuals and next of kin reassured, reduces confusion, inefficiency and conflict. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them Importance of observing an individual’s reactions when communicating with them: Including verbal, non-verbal, handshakes, positioning, smiles, eye contact, gesturing etc.; facial expressions can provide more insight than dialogue alone, increases own understanding of the individual e.g. emotional/ social traits may be just as important as physical disabilities. 2. Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual 2.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences Importance of finding out an individual’s communication/ language needs and preferences: Efficiency of time/ resources; to promote inclusion, motivation, comfort and openness; preferences include beliefs, values and culture. 2.2 Describe a range of communication methods Communication methods: Non-verbal: eye contact, touch, physical, gestures, body language, behaviour, gestures, Braille, writing etc.; Verbal: vocabulary, linguistic tone and pitch. 3. Understand how to reduce
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