SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people setting. 1.1 What is meant by: diversity, equality and inclusion? Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in our society. These differences need to be recognised and respected. Diversity is about acknowledging your prejudices, allowing people to be different and respecting these differences.
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in adult Social Care settings. 1.1 Define what is meant by :- Diversity:- Working with individuals with a range of social, cultural, disabilities and language & ethnic backgrounds. Each individual should be treated fairly & equally. Equality:- To treat the individuals fairly & equally, making sure the person is given the best care & treatment, & to make their own decisions to the best of their ability, also in line with their own interests. As the carer, we should inform & support the individual.
Staff need to be fully aware of what signs to look for. There are agreed standards set out and all staff should be able to follow these to help prevent and protect. Training may also be supplied to help develop a more clearer and detailed understanding. 2.1 - Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights. Individuals receiving care,
Equality, Diversity and Rights within a Health and Social Care setting. In this essay, I will explain Equality, Diversity, and out Rights as human beings, I will also talk about how these things can affect us as individuals, and also how they can affect our communities. Equality is when all people are treated fairly and have the same value as others, however, this does not mean that everyone should be treated the exact same. With equality we have to recognise that different people have different needs. According to Stretch B’ and Whitehouse M’ ‘The word ‘equality’ is often linked to ‘opportunity’.
1517 Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. 1.1 Explain what is meant by: Diversity is about difference, and a value of diversity is the richness and variety that different people bring to society. There are specific differences between people, all of the features that make each of us an individual, and there are broader, for example: appearance, gender, race, culture, ability, talent, beliefs. I must value the contributions made by my residents’ different perspectives, different ways of thinking and different approaches. Equality is assuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in our society. These differences need to be recognised and respected.Differences can be related to Gender Ethnicity Social background RaceCultural backgroundReligion and BeliefsFamily structure DisabilitiesSexualityAppearance AgeEconomic StatusEqualityRefers to treating everyone in society fairly and equally. This does NOT mean treating people as the same, but as individuals whose opportunities will be as good as those experienced by others. Sometimes in order to treat people equally you have to treat them differently.
Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. b. Equality means treating everyone equally regardless of their colour, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability etc. it is different to treating people the same; different people have different needs, so individuality should be taken in to account.
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 2.1 Explain what is meant by: * Diversity Diversity means differences in ethnicity, heritage, customs, beliefs and values. It could be someone’s physical appearance, mental capabilities, etc. Diversity also means identifying and eliminating all forms of discrimination and putting measures into place to overcome employment disadvantage faced by equal opportunity groups.
Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 1. Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility 1.2 Explain models of practice that underpin equality ,diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility As a Senior Support Worker at Whitworth Lodge I have a responsibility to everyone within my care which includes Clients, Clients families, volunteers and staff to ensure that they are treated equally and fairly and to promote a Centre where people can freely participate with an equal status keeping in mind the Equality Act 2010 which covers many elements such as religion or beliefs, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, maternity, sex, marriage and civil partnerships. There are many other issues which may cause exclusion and discrimination issues such as physical appearance, the cleanliness of a person (which I sometimes come across in Home Care) due to neglect and living alone. My role is to ensure that all people whom I deal with will be dealt with dignity and respect and I will strive to provide an environment where all people feel a sense of belonging and inclusion whilst recognising that each person is unique and that specific individual needs are met and maintained. This in turn will allow everyone which I deal with to feel valued and included.
Title VII and its amendments have made specific requirements to be upheld in regards to affirmative action and employer restrictions. Below are specified tips for management to abide by to avoid violations to Title VII. Organization must guarantee that the hiring, promotion, training, are understand and accessible to all employees equally. “If an affirmative action plan is to be adopted voluntarily, work with the union and other employee groups to try to ensure fairness and get early approval from the constituencies affected to ward off potential litigation” (Bennett-Alexander & Hartman, 2007, p. 219). Secondly, organizations must ensure voluntary affirmative action plans follow court ordered requirements.