Encouraging the service user to engage in different activities, which may promote independence. 2. There are many practical changes that could be made within a service setting to promote an individual’s independence, support informed choices and improve quality of life. To promote an individual’s independence, staff should encourage and support the service users to take part in social, economic and cultural activities and join networks in the community. Measures could be put in place to ensure that an individual’s independence is promoted.
CU2940 Identify the features of effective partnership 1.1 -.Any information that is shared with other partnerships is for the benefit of the service user and their family, by partnerships working together and gathering all the information together it builds a bigger picture of the service users lifestyle . Each partnership may see different things in their visits to the family or when the service user goes to settings and clinics. So by all working together they can implement and plan for all needs not just one that maybe seen by one professional. For effective partnership to work they will need to have good communication written and oral, build positive relationships in terms of respect, good rapport and understanding, share information, maintain good regular contact, work together for the needs of the service user and have good working practice Explain the importance of partnership working with; 1.2 – Colleagues It benefit’s the service user if colleagues have a good working partnership, it creates positive environments where clients settle better. Also building positive relationships is good for when it comes to sharing information, everyone knows what each one is doing, colleagues can support each other and enjoy their job better and runs smoothly.
If I work as part of a team, I will need to work alongside colleagues and share a workload. If there are good relationships, then working becomes easier because people will co-operate and trust develops. The key relationships are with the people you support. Your skills in building a relationship will be an important part of ensuring that the identified outcomes are met. People who have decide that they want some support in their lives need to be sure that they are working with someone who is honest and trustworthy, can keep confidences and is committed to working in their best interest.
As a project worker I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regarding their support. Communication with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of support. It is important to have good effective communication skills to ensure high quality support. Effective communication skills ensures information is being passed on efficiently between other staff
|Supervision is practised widely in Health and Social care industry and also mental health professionals. Supervision involves regular meetings, reflection and monitoring of performance. Supervision is integral to the delivery of high quality practice across health, social care and other services and that the development of effective relationships between supervisors and supervisees throughout the system is fundamental to improving outcomes for residents. There is accumulating evidence from research and practice of the importance of supervision. Studies have shown that good supervision is associated with job satisfaction, commitment to the organisation, staff retention and employees’ perceptions of the support they receive from their employers (Carpenter et al 2012).
246 Support person-centred thinking and planning 1.1 Person-centred planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports. It is used most often as a life planning model to enable individuals with disabilities or otherwise requiring support to increase their personal self-determination and improve their own independence. Person-centred thinking is separating what is important to from, what is important for The people they support and finding a balance between them, person-centred planning reflects upon a person’s capacities, what is important to a person (now and for the future) and specifies the support they require to make a valued contribution to their community. Services are delivered in the context of the life a person chooses and not about slotting people into “gaps”. 1.2 what is important to the person - what matters to them, from their perspective clearly identifies the supports that the person requires - what is important for them to stay healthy and safe, and it identifies what needs to stay the same or be enhanced in the person’s life, and what needs to change (in order that the person has more of what is important to them in their life).
For example an individual will be asked which people are important to them family and friends will form a circle of support for the individual, this will help to enable an individual feel part of the process. There should be regular reviews where the individual will be part of the process and have creative input into any changes that need to be made to the circle of support, at all times it is very important to take into account an individual’s feelings and aspirations. It is also important to ensure the safeguarding of the individual at all times. 1.2 Explain the benefits of using person-centred thinking with individuals The benefits of using person-centred thinking with individuals are the individual is always at the centre of the process. The individual will be supported in making informed choices for example being involved in the community by attending activities/College.
Person-centred care sees patients as equal partners in planning, developing and accessing care to make sure it is most appropriate for their needs. It involves putting patients and their families at the heart of all decisions. Person-centred care aims to be user focused, promote independence and autonomy, provide choice and control and be based on a collaborative team philosophy. It takes into account service users' needs and views and builds relationships with family members. Person-centred care involves: • Compassion, dignity and respect – these are the essential foundation for the greater involvement of people in their own care.
Effective communication helps correctly exchanging information, develop understanding of the needs of an individual, Also forming a good working relationship and working partnership with benefits for everyone, especially individuals using the service. 2 Individuals using the service and their carers: Effective communication between individuals using the service and their carers is important to develop understanding of the needs of the individuals, to enable carers to provide the support the clients require and improve the quality of the service. Respect to each other can be developed thought communication. When individuals and workers communicate effectively and appropriately relationship are developed and trust is establish. Using the table below, identify three ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual.
Where individuals use advocates and interpreters to enable them to express their views, wishes or feelings and to speak on their behalf, the term individual within this standard covers the individual and their advocate or interpreter. Journey Any outing to support the individual’s independence and enable them to take as much control over their life as possible. Key people Are those people who are key to an individual’s health and social well-being. These are people in the individual’s life who can make a difference to their health and well-being. Others Are other people within and outside your organisation that are necessary for you to fulfil your job role.