23 The principles of equality and inclusion in social care settings
Title
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Ref
23
Level
2
Credit value
2
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1.1 Define what is meant by:
a) diversity
b) equality
c) inclusion
d) discrimination
1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting
1.3 Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination
2. Know how to work in an inclusive way
2.1 List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings
2.2 Describe how to interact with individuals in an inclusive way
2.3 Describe ways in which discrimination may be challenged in adult social care settings
3. Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
3.1 Identify sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
3.2 Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit introduces the concept of inclusion, which is fundamental to working in adult social care settings. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in social care settings with adults.
Unit expiry date
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)
HSC 24
HSC 234
Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate)
An individual is someone requiring care or support
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
This unit needs to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Ref
23
Level
2
Credit value
2
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1.1 Define what is meant by:
a) diversity
b) equality
c) inclusion
d) discrimination
1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting
1.3 Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination
2. Know how to work in an inclusive way
2.1 List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings
2.2 Describe how to interact with individuals in an inclusive way
2.3 Describe ways in which discrimination may be challenged in adult social care settings
3. Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
3.1 Identify sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
3.2 Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit introduces the concept of inclusion, which is fundamental to working in adult social care settings. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in social care settings with adults.
Unit expiry date
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)
HSC 24
HSC 234
Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate)
An individual is someone requiring care or support
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
This unit needs to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and