Level 3 Diploma Children and Young Persons Workforce Unit 028

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Level 3 diploma children and young persons work force Building positive relationships with children and young people is a vitally important part of my role as many of their past experiences with adults in particular may have been negative and they may have been the victims of neglect and/or abuse. This can leave lasting effects such as trust issues, attachment disorders and they need positive adult role models who can help rebuild their trust. Children and young people need to shown respect and courtesy and they need to know that their voice/opinion is valid and being listened to. When a young person wishes to talk it maybe something that has taken a lot of courage and their behalf to discuss and therefore they need to be given full attention and not allow for other distractions to interfere. By making myself available when a young person has wanted to talk on a one to one basis, quite often this may take place when I maybe driving them to an activity, has been a successful way to help build trust and relationship with that individual. I also believe that being consistent and being aware of our own actions and displays to the young person that we are people that can help keep them safe and secure and somebody that can be trusted. It is also vital to build and maintain positive relationships with other people involved in the care of the young person as we should share a common goal, the welfare and development of the individual. We can achieve this by open and honest communication, sharing of information, and by ensuring that those involved in the care of the young person are trained to a standard that enables us to deliver that care and support to a professional
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