Ans: Alcoa, from the time of its inception, has strongly focused on its values. It needed that all its employees live by integrity, respect, innovation, health and safety. This would imply that the employees at Alcoa would be valued, have a sense of respect for each other and have the opportunity to express their ideas and develop and thereby contribute in the development of the company. The ethical criterion that Alcoa uses are principles (integrity approach). Alcoa requires its employees to abide by the company’s rules and procedures.
Reflecting on your practise is important as it can help you to focus on what you have done well and identify areas you may need to improve I.e. It may make you consider new approaches or make you consider learning more or beginning new courses in relevant subjects. You can use reflective practice to improve the quality of the service you provide by thinking about a task you previously completed and asking yourself: What could have been done better? & how will I do that task next time? 1.3.
The expectation for the employers and employees is that they take it on board and make sure that what the employees have been taught is put in to practice. It is also expected that the information that the employers give is the most up to date and that it is properly enforced in the workplace to make sure that it continues to exist in the workplace, usually this is the responsibility of the Line manager and also the senior manager. This will increase the workforce and increase morale. There are specific people in the workplace that have a specific responsibility for equality and diversity. HR departments set up policies that are required, they also advise on the appropriate strategy and support for dealing with breaches of equality and diversity.
Employers must have a written health and safety policy, which must be brought to the notice of all employees. Employees, volunteers and service users also have responsibilities within the act, they have a common law duty of care. The act requires them to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people at work. They must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work. It is their duty to familiarise themselves with the policy statement and general health and safety procedures and ensure they keep themselves and others around them safe.
The two codes for workers and employers are presented together in this document because they are complementary and mirror the joint responsibilities of employers and workers in ensuring high standards. What are the codes? The Code of Practice for Employers of Social Care Workers sets down the responsibilities of employers in the regulation of social care workers. This is the first time that such standards have been set out at national level. The code requires that employers adhere to the standards set out in their code, support social care workers in meeting their code and take appropriate action when workers do not meet expected standards of conduct.
The duties and responsibilities of your role as a social care worker should also be set out in your job description. In signing a contract of employment you have stated that you will work in ways agreed with your employer, which are described in the policies and procedures that apply in your work setting. Care Plans are also in all Service Users homes to give you information about that person and the task you are to perform, the agreed ways of working are these task sheets which should be followed to the letter. Bii The importance of having full and up-to-date details of the agreed ways of working so that you and the Service User are safe in all aspects of your contact with them, for example the moving and handling policy outlines a 'no manual lifting' approach to moving and supporting the Service User. The procedures that accompany the policy would then outline the detailed way of putting the 'no manual lifting' approach into practice, such as through the use of lifting aids and equipment.
Finally, it is my duty and responsibility to treat clients with respect and dignity at all times. 1.2 Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards In my setting all policies and procedures are kept in the main office or intranet and are available to view at all times. It is very important that I am familiar with these policies and follow them at all times. In my setting there is a safeguarding folder and it is my responsibility to read this file and keep up to date with any changes or amendments that may arise. This is important as I need to know what to do when I think there is a safeguarding issue with any patients.
Unit 2: Promote Professional Development Unit Code: SHC 52 Assessment Criteria: 1.1: The meaning of professional practice is to be able to work and act in a manner that follows company policies and procedures. A quality employee is able to accept and utilize the knowledge gained during their time of employment and put this into practice. Working within the health & social care setting means that policies and work acts can change time and again which should reflect organisations and how they should compile their company procedures. An employee should be following company procedures and ensure that they are aware of any changes to policies. Should an employee not gain knowledge of any new information on practices, they are liable for any future errors, which could lead to a potential safeguarding issue bought upon them.
It’s an impact on yourself learning and knowledge you have gained. Helps you to recognise on how to what you have done well so it can be put in practice for other situations. Also means in reflecting your own values, beliefs, and experiences which will help your thoughts and ideas to share with your colleagues. Use this to gain better strength weakness so that you learn from your own mistakes and take the appropriate actions in future. Improves your basic judgement and professionally enables you to apply skills to the personal development cycle.
Your workplace policies and procedures will be built around these Legislations and code of practice, which in turn will define your job responsibilities. 2. Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards Refer to the GSCC code of practice which states social care workers must: • Protect the rights and promote the interests of service users and carers • Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of service users and carers • Promote the independence of service users whilst protecting them as far as possible from danger or harm. • Respect the rights of service users whilst seeking to ensure that their behaviour does not harm themselves or other people • Uphold public trust and confidence in social care services • Be accountable for the quality of their work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving their knowledge and skills See The GSCC code of practice in full which is included with the mandatory units sent to you. REFLECT ON PRACTICE OUTCOME 2 1.