How the duty of care affects the work of a Social Care Worker. Aii: Legally bound to provide a service to prevent harm or abuse occurring to client’s needs. If an individual has evidence that you have been negligent, you are likely to be disciplined. You could lose your job and you could have legal action against you. What having a duty of care means for a Care Giving Organisation.
Employers adopt this duty of care into their training and operating procedures so it is central to how they conduct their practice. Carers have also an added legal duty to follow the training and procedures of their employers. Carers failing to follow their duty of care or codes of practice can be prosecuted in court under legislation for malpractice, abuse or neglect. (b) How duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals This duty of care helps organisation plan work ahead, assess and compile personal care plans for each individual that is tailored specifically to that individual ensuring protection. When social care workers are aware of their own duty of care and follow the code of practices this enables them to work under clear guidelines ensuring a safer work environment and that all acts are done with the individuals best interests.
Outcome 1.1 Activity - Define the term ‘duty of care’ Duty of care is a legal requirement which is to keep all residents safe whist in your care. Useful websites include: Code of Practice for Social Care Workers http://www.gscc.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/9B24762A-46BC-4F3E-83D3-F00FC9DD3625/0/CodesofPracticeforSocialCareWorkers.pdf Code of Practice (Scotland) http://www.sssc.uk.com/sssc/homepage/codes-of-practice.html Guidance for Compliance http://www.cqcguidanceaboutcompliance.org.uk/ Guidance for Compliance (Scotland) http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=112
There might be time that the manager did something that he felt ashamed and embarrassed, so it is important to show serious manner and respect. * To be treated
This can keep a person from feeling like they are being personally attacked and put down. Taking criticism is hard for everyone. Keeping this in mind can allow the person giving it to be more empathetic and understanding. Pointing out a flaw in someone’s work or behavior related to work can be taken as a personal criticism. This is where the mindset of “do
These professionals should understand the importance of self-care to avoid burnout. After all it is difficult to help people when suffering from burnout. It is unethical to treat clients while suffering from burnout. The ethical principles of the NASW, ACA, APA, and the AAMFT, clearly states that burnout impairs the ability to treat the client competently and that the therapist should consult a colleague and take remedial action before assisting any clients. This incompetence can cause considerable harm to vulnerable clients (Zur, Ph.D., n.d.).
(ACAS, 2011) Records We Keep Our organisation collects Sickness and Absence data so we can: * Monitor employee’s absences to identify patterns or trends. * The data can be used in appraisals ensuring the organisation has the accurate data could be vital in a dispute with an employee * It could identify issues with employee welfare to enable the organisation to offer support. Remuneration data is held to: * Enable the organisation to use for performance management, recruitment and retaining
When a group is complying with leaders’ demands from a place of fear it can lead to animosity and a communication breakdown in the group that can follow through with results unwanted by the leader such as employee job strikes. Legitimate power comes from formal titles, such as manager, owner, parent, teacher, and coach. The effectiveness of legitimate power depends on how the person uses it. An employee who goes to work follows the job rules, and works in an efficient manner does so because this employees’ boss has the power to relieve him
DUTY OF CARE 304 Ai WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM DUTY OF CARE Duty of care is a requirement that a person acts towards others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If a person's actions do not meet this standard of care, then acts are considered negligent and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for damages. Aii HOW THE DUTY OF CARE AFFECTS THE WORK OF A SOCIAL CARE WORKER Duty of care makes us more aware, responsible and accountable for neglience when looking after somebody. Our observation and listening skills are very important. For example, If we notice a client has a sore spot at the base of the spine and we fail to report it or apply cream to it, in a very short space of time it could develop into a pressure sore which is neglient.
Within this duty of care there also things like omissions or a failure to act that needs to be considered because if you fail to do something for a service user that is expected of you, then you have failed your duty of care and this can result in harm for the service user. Duty of care is based and judged on a reasonable standard. In other words what is reasonably accepted from a support worker which derives from the guidelines in my job role and specifications and as well as those set by the law which include the general social care council. In my roles as I am responsible for the care and support of the service users and I must ensure I am up to date with my knowledge and skills to make sure the quality of service I provided is of a high standard. Provide a service and support in a safe and protective manner.