Effective communication is also important so that information given is clear, concise, accurate, and informative. This decreases the possibility of errors being made. It is important to work as a team with other members of the setting, so that the child is getting the support the need and so that ever one is working to achieve the same results and goals. Within my own we use a range of methods to communicate with parents such as, monthly newsletters, class teachers hand-outs/diary informing parents what their child is doing each term, letters and posters. Having effective communication with the parents is important so that they know how their child is doing and what is happening at the nursery.
Personal Development Planning. This helps someone to reflect of their learning, performance and achievements on a job, helping them to better themselves and achieve personal educational and career development leading to more competence, effectiveness and safe practise. Avii. Your manager and senior staff might be involved in providing information and feedback for a personal development plan. Even the residents and their relatives could be involved.
This is the reason why we do staff handover meetings at the beginning of each shift, because its an efficient way of getting information across. Which in turn allows the staff joining the shift some insight of what occurred during the earlier shift. Working as a care assistant at Lobswood House I discuss options and choices that are available to the individual to enable them to make informed decision in regards of their care. It helps promote their independence and boost their self-esteem. It is important that staff are able to communicate with the patient effectively, this in turn help promote a healthy relationship between staff and residents as well as improve the support that we offer residents.
➢ Individuals communicate with carers to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regards their care. ➢ The main need for communicateing is to express needs; to share ideas and information; to reassure; to express feelings; to build relationships; socialise; to ask questions; to share experiences Aii – Describe two ways house effective communication can affect relationships in adult social care setting between individuals using the service, their carers, colleagues and other practioners. ➢ Effective communication can build a good bond between yourself and the resident and also their family. Having a good relationship with their family can play a vital role in finding information out if needed.
To form relationships with parents, carers and children. If the children see a good flow of communication between staff and parent/ carer it helps them settle easier and provides them with a good role models in communication skills. There may be times when you need to communicate with other persons e.g. health visitors, visitors of interest (fire, police, vets etc...) teachers and other agencies. So knowing the appropriate manner in which to communicate is useful for example coming down to the child’s height to talk to them instead of standing over them.
Respect people's right to privacy. Ensure people feel able to complain without fear of retribution. Engage with family members and carers as care partners. Assist people to maintain confidence and a positive self-esteem. Act to alleviate people's loneliness and isolation Biii) Explain how a care plan helps social care workers to work in a person centred way.
As an enabler, the social worker must engage the client using varying approaches in order to allow the client to create the conditions needed to succeed (Miley, 2011). The enabler works with the client to meet life challenges and carry out tasks, such as getting enrolled in the GED course and securing daycare services. As a social work broker, it is important to link clients with resources that are available within the community and to provide referrals when necessary (Miley, 2011). In this situation, connecting Stacy with the GED Program and daycare services assume this role set. As a case manager for Stacy, a slight degree of oversight and guidance is useful to both assist in guiding the client toward completing goals and objectives, but also to help empower the client to want to do it themselves.
Working with other professionals (ie, GP's Social Workers ). Involves communicating and exchanging of relevant information, this ensures all service user's receive the correct care, advice, counselling and support they may need for their continual well being. Aiii) Explain why it is important that social care workers work in partnership with individuals using the service and their family. It is very important as family and friends may be able to
Unit 1 Identify the different reasons people communicate To express needs; to share ideas and information; to reassure; to express feelings; to build relationships; socialise; to ask questions; to share experiences People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others, to give and receive information and instructions, to understand and be understood, to share opinions, knowledge, feelings, emotions, to give encouragement and show others they are valued. Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of children. It is a basic requirement of my job role to communicate with individuals and their families, other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported.
● Remembering issues which are personal to them – it will always help to build positive relationships if you enquire aer particular aspects of another person’s life – for example, if you know that a colleague is concerned about their child getting into a particular secondary school, or if you are aware that it is a child’s birthday. ● Taking time to listen to others – make sure that you take time to listen to other people, in particular if they are asking for advice or help, or if they need to confide in you. You should always show that you are interested in what they have to say and respond appropriately. ● Being clear on key points – when you have conversations with others in which you are giving them information, you should always ensure that they are clear what you have said at the end of the discussion. This is because it can be easy to be distracted from the main point of the conversation.