1 Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of Responsibility. 1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility. In my role as a team leader it is my responsibility to ensure all individuals, their families, friends, staff and those working alongside me in partnership are treated equally and that they are all treated with dignity and respect. There are many legislations in health and social care which is used on a regular basis these include: * Equality Act 2010 * Care Homes regulations 2001 * Care Standards Act 2000 * The disability discrimination Act 1995 * Race Relations Act 1976 * Human Rights Act 1998 * GSCC Codes of Practice for both Employers and Social Care Workers * The Mental Health Act 1983 etc. DIVERSITY & EQUALITY POLICY The purpose of this policy is to provide diversity and equality to all in employment, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Equality, Diversity and Rights - Unit 2 M2 - Assess the influence of a recent national policy initiative promoting anti - discriminatory practice. Anti discriminatory practice is the main method used to combat discrimination. It is action taken to prevent discrimination on the grounds of age, race, class, gender, disability etc and it also takes into account how individuals behave towards other each other. It is very important for all employees in health and social care settings to use and promote anti discriminatory practice in the workplace and in their everyday work. This will help reduce prejudice, eradicate discrimination and promote equality for service users and for staff.
Consideration of Ethics and Diversity Proposal Lano Y Johnson HRM/498 May 23, 2011 Victoria James Consideration of Ethics and Diversity Proposal The way people interact with one another is changing in which the change is for the better. Making sure people of all types of background the same opportunities. Setting ethical standards and diversity in the workplace allows an organization to accomplish anything and achieve the highest standards in which the organization needs to make sure the employee have the same standards for the organization to achieve. Ethical decision making is the foundation to doing right by the organization and employees and diversity in which each employee respects the difference and has an open mind to changes to achieve the level of competitiveness. The ethical consideration among the civilian of the Department of Defense is the ethical decision making.
A diversity approach aims to recognise value and manage difference to enable all employees to contribute and realise their full potential. Diversity challenges us to recognise and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. Equality- Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, namely the key areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender and Age.
Diversity challenges us to recognize and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. | Diversity is visible and non-visible differences which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, race, personality disability, age, gender belief are religion. | Equality | Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognizes that their needs are met in different ways. | Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, Equal wages for the employees with same qualification, experience doing the same job.
Champion Equality Diversity & Inclusion 1 1. Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility Equality and inclusion are moral and legal obligations. As staff within this sector I have a role to ensure that in all aspects of my work everyone is given opportunities to thrive and to prevent any barriers that may stop them from reaching their full potential. Equality does not mean everyone should be treated the same. People have different needs and ambitions thus everyone should simply put have equality of opportunity.
All discriminatory communication will be challenged within our work place. Voyage also recognises equal opportunity policy, which outlines legal and organisational requirement to provide the same opportunities and benefits to staff members and service users to be treated equally regardless of their gender, age, sexual preference or religious belief and disabilities. Service user’s in our care lacks the ability of mental capacity to give consent of their preference of their care or treatment, in such cases multi-agency team and Voyage staff members must act in the service user’s best interest. All staff
Unit 3 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 1.1 In my role as a bungalow manager I am responsible for ensuring that all service users, their families, friends, staff members and those that I work alongside with, are treated equally, every person should be treated with dignity and respect. There are many legislations, codes of practice and also my workplace policies which regulate equality diversity and inclusion within my area of responsibility. In my managerial role I have to promote equality and uphold individuals equality of opportunity, individual rights and choice, their privacy, individuality, independence, dignity, respect, promote empowerment, equality of care, confidentiality and their wishes and needs. I must show how I respect diversity and accept other individual’s differences. Some of the ways I can show this are; • Complaint procedure; When a service user wants to make a complaint I have to explain to them the procedure, support them in how to complete the complaint and give feedback about the result whilst maintaining confidentiality.
The CARE CERTIFICATE Equality and Diversity What you need to know Standard THE CARE CERTIFICATE WORKBOOK Equality and Diversity, Inclusion and Discrimination Promoting equality and respecting diversity are central to life today. To provide care and support that meets the needs of everyone you have to understand what these terms mean and take account of them in your work. Equality is about treating people alike according to their needs. You should make sure that everyone is given equality of opportunity. For example, you may need to give information in different formats (for example Braille) or make sure there is access to a building for an individual in a wheelchair.
Diversity: The concept of diversity is about acceptance and respect. Diversity embraces everything that is different about people, appearance , gender, race, culture, ability, talent and beliefs. In my work place starting by the staff team we have a huge diversity of people, we have male and females , different nationalities ,appearances and beliefs. Same happens with the service users we care for . Equality: When you treat everyone the same way, you respect a individual choices, and provide care settings to the individual needs.