KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The following activities will help you to generate evidence to show knowledge of your terms and conditions of employment as well as knowing where to seek information and advice should it be necessary. You must show that you understand your own role and how this links to the sector as a whole. You will need to explore issues which have affected the sector and show that you understand how public opinion can influence practice and procedures. ERR Unit 1: 1.1 WorkSkills Unit 10: 1.1 Task 1a There are many aspects of employment which are covered by the law setting out responsibilities and rights of employers and employees. These ensure, for instance, equality of opportunity, safety and fair working conditions.
Describe how own role links to the wider sector 4. Describe the main roles and responsibilities of representative bodies that influence the wider sector 201.4 Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors Assessment Criteria 1. Explore different types of occupational opportunities 2. Identify sources of information related to a chosen career pathway 3. Identify next steps in own career pathway 201.5 Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector Assessment Criteria 1.
SECTION 1: ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMActivity 11. What policies might an organisation develop as part of its commitment to health and safety? Policies an organisation may develop as its commitment to health and safety are i)) risk assessment ii) training - manual handling, heavy lifting, chemical use, personal protective equipment iii) duties of employers, workers and contractors iv) discrimination and harassment in the workplace 2. What information should be provided when communicating policies to workers? Workplace Health and Safety Policies, health and safety documentation as well as any other relevant health, safety and welfare information should be communicated to staff, this information can be found on state government legislation websites.
Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young Peoples Settings. UNIT AIM: The unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings in health, social care or children and young peoples sector. It covers: Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers Awareness of own occupational role and how it fits within the sector Agreed ways of working with employer Career pathways Issues of public concern and how these may influence changes in the sector Learning outcomes: 1: Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work Assessment Criteria: 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law. 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists.
You will investigate the differences between a working relationship and a personal relationship, and consider the different working relationships to be encountered in social care settings. The unit examines the importance of adhering to the agreed scope of your job role and provides an understanding of what is meant by agreed ways of working. The importance of full and up-to-date details of these is emphasised in the unit. Partnership working is examined in detail, together with the skills and approaches to support you in resolving conflicts. The unit also examines how and when to access advice and support about working in partnership and the resolution of conflicts.
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai: The current policies and procedures handbook in place at the company. Up to date health and safety requirements. Internet for example: www.gov.co.uk. Aii a: Wages Work conditions Holiday entitlement Disciplinary procedures b: Training Employment Rights Minimum wage Health and safety legislation Equalities and Discrimination law Aiii: To protect employers and employees from those who would take advantage of them and to create a safe working environment. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the CRB.
Some of the main points of a health and safety would be the company’s statement of intent, first aid procedures, and accident reporting and risk assessments. 1.3 A) The Social care workers main health and safety responsibilities are having a responsibility to promote safe working practices. To be aware and to comply with the company’s policies and procedures. B) The employers’ main health and safety
Task A You Need to Update Your Staff Handbook to Reflect Current Employment Law Identify Three Different Sources of Information You Could Use to Enable You to do This. You could use the following to update your staff handbook either online or by telephone. Direct.Gov Health & Safety ACAS List Three Aspects of Employment Covered By Law There are many aspects of employment covered by law Minimum Wage, Health and Safety, Redundancy and Dismissal. List Three Main Features of Current Employment Legislation Three main features of current Employment Legislation are Employment Rights, Equalities and Discrimination Law and Health and Safety Legislation. Briefly Outline Why Employment Law Exists Employment law exists to protect you, your safety and your human rights at the workplace for example working hrs, pay, breaks, discrimination, bullying etc.
Task B Leaflet Bi Your work setting is running an induction course for new social care workers in an adult social care setting. Create a leaflet, which can be used to support this course. The leaflet must include the following: a) A description of the legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination. b) An explanation of the possible consequences for individuals, social care workers and others if the legislation and codes of practice are not followed. c) A description of how inclusive practice can promote equality and support diversity.
Level 2 award in Employment Rights & Responsibilities in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings 1.1 Holiday Entitlements Pay (sick, minimum wage) Maternity Leave Health and Safety Training Hours Worked Redundancy and Dismissal Disciplinary procedures Union Rights Period of Notice 1.2 Health & social care act 2008; was introduce to help providers of healthcare to plan and implement how they prevent and control infections. It also contains the criteria for CQC to take into account when assessing compliance with the registration and requirement on cleanliness and infection control. Health & safety at work act 1974; this places a duty on employers to secure the health, safety and wellbeing in the person’s place of work. The employers are reasonable for; Safe operation and maintenance of the working environment, plant and systems Maintenance of safe access and egress to the workplace Safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances Adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety Adequate welfare provisions for staff at work Manual handling operations regulations; this was introduce to set specific requirements to ensure that employees undertaking manual handling operations at work, avoid the risk of injuries in the workplace for employees and services uses. This will help you to correctly lift, load, push, pull, carrying, moving materials or people.