Provide Support for Journeys Aspects and factors to consider when planning journeys may relate to the individual, the journey itself, and health and safety. To provide effective support for an individual on a journey I begin by considering their specific needs, how the journey is going to develop, the outcome of the journey, and any health and safety factors that may be relevant to the journey. Possible risks that may develop whilst on a journey include; accidents involving the individual or others, illness, large crowds, adverse weather and vehicle breakdown. There are various ways to minimise possible risks, these include carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and pre planning. In addition, for each individual I will consider, medication needs, toileting requirements suitable footwear and clothing and also bus pass or money necessary to complete the journey successfully and as independently as possible.
2.3 Support the individual to develop a plan for a journey that promotes active participation and reflects agreed ways of working Getting the service user to plan there journey they wish to take also making it clear to them any organisational policies that might have to be taken into consideration Be able to support individuals when making journeys 3.1 Support the individual in line with the journey plan I would support the individual with journey planning by helping them relies and take into consideration any diverts that may occur or any connected routed that they night need to take on there journey. 3.2 Describe
Describe different aspects and factors to consider when planning a journey Aspects and factors to consider when planning journeys include anything that the client may need, how the journey is going to develop, the outcome of the journey, and any health and safety factors that may be relevant to the journey. Describe different risks that may arise and ways to minimise these Some risks that may develop whilst on a journey include accidents that may happen, people taking ill and people losing sense of direction in large crowds. Ways to minimise these include taking first aid kits with you, keeping track of significant landmarks and taking mobile phones and/or being aware of payphone locations, as well as pre-planning the journey. Describe different types of communication technology that can support planning and making journeys safely Some communication technology that can support planning and making journeys safely include the use of maps/GPS and computers to plan journeys in advance as well as bus timetables printed out to use whilst out. 3.2 Describe ways to deal with unforeseen problems that may occur during a journey Ways to minimise these include taking first aid kits with you, keeping track of significant landmarks and taking mobile phones and/or being aware of payphone locations, as well as pre-planning the journey.
Measures could be put in place to ensure that an individual’s independence is promoted. A service user may wish to be travel trained to visit a new club this would need to be followed up by staff. this would promote independence. To support informed choices communication is the key. Using their preferred method, provide information in a way that is relevant and suitable for them.
By assisting the client/speaker to develop rational decision making process they can then go on to make decisions and deal with situations themselves as they arise. Some stage two understanding skills include; recognising patterns and themes, alternate frames of reference, self-disclosure, immediacy, challenge, pacing of session and Advanced empathy/empathic listening. Stage three, Help the Client to Develop Strategies, By offering support and encouragement the client is able to take appropriate action by defining their own goals. In stage three they will be positively encouraged to
The car could break down. There are several ways to minimise the risks of these happening, we could take medication and pain killers or anti car sickness tablets. Take a map or a satellite navigational system. Look out for certain landmarks to remember your way. Actually going on the journey a day or so before if it’s close by would be a good idea to ensure you know where to go and of any risks.
2.5, Demonstrate ways to minimise potential risks and hazards. 2.6, Access additional support or information relating to health and safety. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness. (Section Three, covered by certificate, RPL) 3.1, Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in own work setting. 3.2, Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur.
Unit 1 – Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication Whilst at work it’s essential that I am able to communicate successfully with a variety of groups and individuals with changing needs and agendas. It’s imperative that I am able to adjust my communication style to meet the needs of those individuals. The group of people I communicate with are varied and include the following: - Young people within the service, Staff (I.e. team leaders and residential care workers). Operations and regional managers, Human resources, commissioning / placements and finance.
1.1 Describe different aspects and factors to consider when planning a journey Some risks that may develop whilst on a journey include accidents that may happen, people taking ill and people losing sense of direction in large crowds. Ways to minimise these include may include assessing the risk involve with the journey and putting in place management guideline for those risks. Taking first aid kits with you, keeping track of significant landmarks and taking mobile phones and charger and or being aware of payphone locations in the area where you plan to go to, as well as pre-planning the journey. Some communication technology that can support planning and making journeys safely include the use of maps and computers to plan journeys and bus timetables etc. one have to agree with the client, the level and type of support needed by listening to what the client wants and providing information on the various travel routes, whilst supporting them in the use of various items by explaining the uses of those items.
Unit 98 Support Person-Centred Thinking and Planning 1.1 Person-centred thinking is based on the individual, planning on their priorities, working towards the individuals goals, building a circle of support, planning with them, supporting the individuals wishes and hopes. Reviewing and updating plans with the individual to maximise success. Enable changes of direction when required, listening to the individual and to encourage individualisation in a non judgemental manner. 1.2 The benefits of Person-centred thinking are putting the individual first, supporting individuals to make their own decisions, enabling fruitful relationships, increase the individuals feeling of worth, increase confidence and self esteem, enable and encourage the individuals involvement in the community and to promote their involvement in future planning. 1.3 The beliefs and values of Person-centred thinking is based Rogers, core conditions, encourage a growth promoting climate, Maslow, hierarchy of needs, the work of Michael Smull – essential lifestyle planning, the social model and holistic model, the principle of inclusion.