It is their right as an individual to be able to make informed choices about their own lives even if you disagree with their choice. You can also seek advice and information from your Manager or Senior staff. What having a duty of care means for a care giving organisation? Duty of care is a requirement that the social care worker acts towards others with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If the social care worker’s actions do not meet these standards of care, then the acts are considered negligent and any damages resulting may be
Task A Supervision Notes As an experienced social care worker you have been asked to mentor a new social care worker. You plan to use a supervision session to explain about the duty of care and how this helps to protect individuals from harm and abuse. Prepare a set of notes to help you in this supervision session. In the notes, you must include an explanation of: Ai What is meant by the term “duty of care” It is a legal obligation to provide care and support to vulnerable adults. The social care worker must do everything they can to keep the service users safe from harm, injury and abuse.
Research and knowledge of these policies ensures that I work to required legal expectations for the benefit of myself, colleagues, employers and the service user. 1.3 Open mindedness and a commitment to the job role should void any prejudices or ignorance that could potentially affect the quality of service to the service user. Be professional and concentrate solely on the job with which one is employed to do, leaving personal beliefs and opinions that may differ from service user at home. 2.1 Reflection on ones own practise is beneficial in that it enables you to assess what is done to a satisfactory standard and what areas need improvement. Reflection on own standards can enhance quality of service provided, becoming more aware, increase job satisfaction and work efficiency.
My mentor is the tutor Paula and my manager is Sam Nolan. 1.3 Describe ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work. I feel being aware of how your beliefs and personal attitudes can obstruct your quality of work is a good first step, identifying and understanding your own views. By having an awareness of this you can notice when you may not come across as friendly with someone who has different views and by noticing you can adapt your behaviour. For example, I have a particularly strong anti-war ethic and some clients have been in the army and are very proud of that.
Unit 4 2.1 2.2 2.3 * Assess how diversity impacts on the counselling relationship * Analyse examples from own experience where you have encountered issues of difference / diversity * Evaluate how awareness of diversity has impacted on own development and application of counselling skills Diversity is an important factor to consider in a helping relationship, we are all completely different and unique. As counsellors we need to accept people for who they are, and no matter what they may have done. Being diverse in our thought and thinking patterns helps us to understand and see a client’s world. We should commit to treating everyone the same and give the same service based on their needs and personal features such as sex, colour, and religion/beliefs. You can address diversity by treating everyone the same, some people will have different needs, and we may need to adjust
Explain the role of supportive relationships in reducing the risk of abuse and neglect (P6) Discuss the role of supportive relationships in reducing the risk of abuse and neglect, using examples (M3). There are many roles within the health and social care sector that professionals must cover in order to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect. In order to provide this, carers must obey the individual’s rights – firstly professionals must ensure clients are aware of their rights. “Individual rights refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.” http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper29.html A part of each and every individual’s rights is their human rights, which was enforced by ‘The Human Rights Act 1998’. “The Act sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals in the UK have access to.
In particular, partner organisations acknowledge the importance of the following areas in protecting vulnerable people from abuse: o o o o o o o o o o o o Effective recruitment and selection procedures Good induction and training Effective supervision and appraisal Clear, concise, accurate and up to date record management Learning and development programmes Workplace counselling and support schemes Whistle blowing schemes Disciplinary, grievance and complaints procedures Confidentiality policies Information Sharing Protocols Health and Safety Policies Contract specifications, service level agreements and monitoring Partner agencies also recognise the vital role that unpaid carers and 6.5 families can make in protecting vulnerable adults, whilst acknowledging that those same family carers can sometimes be perpetrators or victims of
Another piece of legislation which is pertinent to discuss according to my job role is Equal Opportunity Act. These have been passed to ensure that no one is discriminated against. Discrimination is a denial of rights which is based on issues such as race, gender, disability and sexual orientation. The key aspect of current code of practice which is relevant to my job role would be to meet my professional responsibilities and obligations to my learners and act in accordance with the organisation’s condition and uphold professional reputation be it my own or colleagues. For example, disputes or appeal may arise as a result of decisions by me as
Assignment 304 Principles for implementing duty of care in adult social care Task A Supervision Notes As an experienced social care worker you have been asked to mentor a new social care worker. You plan to use a supervision session to explain about the duty of care and how this helps to protect individuals from harm and abuse. Prepare a set of notes to help you in this supervision session. In the notes, you must include an explanation of: Ai What is meant by the term “duty of care” Aii How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker Aiii What having a duty of care means for a care giving organisation Aiv How the duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals Task B Reflective account Bi Describe two situations which demonstrate a conflict or dilemma between exercising a duty of care and the rights of an individual. Bii Choose one of the situations and describe how best to manage the risks involved, explaining the reasons why this would be best practice.
I hope I have managed to explain clearly in my essay the importance of social care values and anti-discriminatory practice, after all it is the difference between good and bad practice. Bibliography Bingham, E. et, al. (2009) HNC in social care. Heinemann. Browne, K. (2005) An Introduction to Sociology Polity Press: Cambridge Lawson, T. and Garrad, J.