As previously mentioned in my planning stage, I had chosen to assist ‘David’ to partake in a group basketball game for completion of my HNC Social Care Graded Unit project. In studying David’s support plan; I had identified his social skills needed slight improvement, with his self-motivation needing most encouragement. I believe the group sports activity we planned and performed met these objectives. Additionally, my placement supervisor has forwarded confirmation of the successful completion of this task via email to my senior lecturer. Prior to carrying out the activity, I had already agreed with David and my supervisor that I was to personally support David throughout the basketball game. Therefore, I arrived at my placement 30 minutes before the start of my shift to assess the suitability of the gymnasium, and the condition of the basketball equipment. Studying ‘Protection of Individuals from Possible Harm and Abuse’ has allowed me to identify and reduce the factors that contribute to physical harm occurring, allowing me to meet The Scottish Government’s [TSG] National Care Standard 4.2, which states; ‘You have a named member of staff who is responsible for your care and support’. After I had carried out my checks, I met David as he was just being dropped off at the front doors of the centre. Before David got out of the taxi, I asked to him to unfold his cane so I could examine its stability; which was sturdy and reliable. I then helped him get out of the car and offered him a choice of mobility assistance. I could either arm-guided him, or adopted a technique I use with other visually-impaired service users which involves me clapping and them walking with their cane towards the noise. Due to David’s previously documented ... ... middle of paper ... ... Human Rights in Scotland [PDF] available at Scottish Human Rights Commission website; scottishhumanrights.com/application/resources/documents/SNAP-GettingitRightAnOverviewofHumanRightsinScotland2012.pdf (p.215) • Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC] (2009). Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers [PDF] available at Scottish Social Services Council website; sssc.uk.com/doc_view/1020-sssc-codes-of-practice-for-social-service-workers-and-employers • The Scottish Government [TSG] (2005). National Care Standards - support services (revised march 2005) [PDF] available at The Scottish Government website; scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/239525/0066023.pdf • Theron, M.J. (2008). Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology [PDF] available at The University of South Africa website; umkn-dsp01.unisa.ac.za/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10500/2554/dissertation.pdf?sequence=1 (p.32)
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Health and social care professionals encounter a diverse amount of individuals who have different needs and preferences regarding their health. As professionals they must ensure that all services users, whether it is older people with dementia, an infant with physical disabilities or an adult with an eating disorder (National Minimum Data Set for Social Care, [no date]), are treated in a way that will successfully meet such needs. In fact, health and social care professionals have a ‘duty of care’ towards services users, as well as other workers, in which they must legally promote the wellbeing of individuals and protect them against harm, abuse and injury. (The Care Certificate Workbook Standard 3, [no date]) Duty of care is a legal requirement
The Human Rights Act of 1998 came into power in October 2000, and it represent an honourable epitome of ethical and moral ideologies. As for any idealistic expectations, one must query the effectiveness of the Human Rights Act of 1998 at meeting all its aims in the context of aiding, safeguarding and supporting those in need of assistances from the Social Services in the UK.
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A positive care environment is reinforced by legislation and national care standards implemented by the Scottish Government. Legislation such as, Data Protection Act 1998, Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, GIRFEC (Getting it right for every child) and the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 put safeguards in place to give the service user legal rights.
Introduction Within this essay, I will be compare and consider the similarities and differences of the principles and guidelines within the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for nurses and the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) codes of practice for social workers. I will discuss what professional education and training are within each sector, how to get and maintain a professional registration, I will give a bit of detail about the codes of conduct, ethical behaviour and explain about professional bounda ries. I will also explain the framework of care governance within the health and social care and also, I will explain the levels of accountability, responsibility, knowing the limits of the individual’s abilities also when referral
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Social work practice is a profession where it works alongside the ‘code of ethics’, which consists of formal statements which represent values of the professional community. National associations such as Britain state the core values within this field are human dignity and worth, social justice, service to humanity (human rights), integrity and competence. The professional field is regulated by the British Association of Social Work (BASW). The core values within social work are human rights, human dignity and social justice.... ...
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1.1 Explain how principles of support are applied to ensure that individuals are cared for in health and social care practice
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