1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person – centred values. It is important we work in this way in order to promote individuality, this allow individuals to make informed decisions and choices, as well as understand the consequences as well as possible risks of such decisions and choice that may well relate to their own health and wellbeing. We must do this within the appreciation of rights within the care value base. We can uphold this by empowering individuals to maintain their own independence. Each individual should have the right to privacy which encourages that person to maintain dignity and self-respect.
1 A duty of care in one owns role is very important; it underlies the Codes of Practice for any social care role. It is also a legal requirement and if there is an event of negligence or malpractice, you could be tested in court. Duty of care is the requirement to put the interests of the people who use your services first. Services users should feel safe and protected from unnecessary risk. If you chose a profession in social care you owe the people you support that right.
Unit 7 – Understand person- centred approaches in adult social care settings 1.1 The underlying purpose of “Person-centred values” is to ensure that the individual needing care is placed at the very centre of the decision making process about their life, the services and support they want and need. It is vital for the social care worker to work using these precise methods to establish the needs and wishes of the individual. This will also mean that individuals will feel empowered and in control of their lives, be more confident about making decisions, will feel valued and respected.’ The values are :- Individuality- the persons special uniqueness Rights - the persons UK human rights and their rights under UK law and within the policies and procedures of the setting in which their care is provided. Choice - in what care the person has and how they have it Privacy - to have conversations and receive care and treatment away from others Independence - to live life without interference Dignity and Respect - treating other as you wish to be treated Partnership - involving the person as an equal partner in planning and agreeing their care 1.2 It is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values so that a person feels free from threat, both physically and psychologically. Risk taking can be part of a person centred approach as we would choose to use positive and informed risk taking which would involve building a positive view of the individual, and seeking to learn what a persons gifts and skills are and what people admire about them.
1.1 Personal centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. This is because it involves the individual that is centre to the care by considering all aspects of their life, including their rights and personal preferences (including religious beliefs) as well as maintaining privacy, dignity, Independence and respect. By doing this it will conclude to the best possible care for the individual who receives it and it will empower the individual as well as include them too. 1.2 personal centred care plans are much more detailed than basic care plans. As well as the necessary assessment of needs and circumstances, required outcome and timescales for carrying it out and reviewing; personal centred care plans will include much more information about the individuals desires relating to their care.
We are legally governed by the Human Rights Act to respect and protect an individual's rights first and foremost in everything that we do. It is a legal requirement of all health and social care staff to attend training enabling them to appropriately meet the needs of every individual in our care. Individuals have the right to receive the relevant support and treatment required for them to lead a comfortable life. A predominant focus of the training is the safety of the individual and how to maintain a safe, comfortable environment. Our policies and procedures within the work place protect the rights of individuals by making sure that we follow a person-centred approach and treat each case individually, but most importantly equally to any other case.
Unit 7 1. Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of health & social care work Person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care purely as care work is about people and every person is an individual. Therefore if there was a set guideline it may not work for everyone, so values must be person centred. 2. Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person-centred values Care Plans are very important in promoting person centred values.
Implementing CQC regulations Outcome 1 Regulation: Respecting and involving people who use services. I believe that empowering the service user to be at the core of the planning of his care is essential and mandatory. Sometimes it can be quite difficult for the service user to be a part of the planning and therefore it is our duty to find the suitable tools to support them into achieving what is needed. Care is constantly changing and service users need to understand that they can freely express their views, so far as they are able to do so and that they should be involved in making decisions about their care, treatment and support. Our home promotes privacy and independence and clients are aware of this through one to one sessions with their key workers and leaflets explaining what privacy, dignity and independence are.
There are several standards within the care sector that will influence the way that carer’s job roles are carried out. Here are the standards for Social Care Workers: 1. As a social care worker you must protect the rights and promote the interests of service users and carers including treating each person as an individual, respecting diversity and different cultures and supporting service user’s rights to make choices based on the services they have available. 2. As a social care worker, you must strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of service users and carers which includes being honest and trustworthy, communicating in an appropriate and straightforward way, respecting confidential information, being reliable and dependant and adhering to policies and procedures about accepting gifts and money from service users and carers.
RIGHTS: the Human Rights Act 1998 gives the individual’s certain rights and should be respected and protected at all time (Moonie N 2006). CHOICE: Making choice is part of our everyday activities and the freedom we exercised in making those choices is very important. Individuals with severe learning disabilities should be supported to express their preferences in the choices they make (Moonie N 2006). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Care workers should work to promote equality of opportunity by ensuring access to fair but equal treatment irrespective of their identity (Moonie N 2006). 1.2 One procedure for
• Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they provide care or support to. All social care workers are accountable to their employer and the legal systems. Duty of Care and an Organisations Role The organisations role is to provide the services or support that an individual needs or requires and to ensure those services or support are upheld by the legal systems and the underlying principles of care including carrying out appropriate assessments, liaising with appropriate others and maintain confidentiality. Agreed polices and procedures will also be in place by the organisation, which they have a responsibility to keep up to date and provide training to carer workers. Duty of Care and Safeguarding All social care workers are expected to raise any concerns they may have about any aspect of their role.