Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
Ref
32
Level
3
Credit value
2
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1. Understand how to reflect on practice in adult social care
1.1 Explain what reflective practice is
1.2 Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of service provided
1.3 Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care
1.4 Describe how own values, belief systems and experiences may affect working practice
2. Understand the importance of feedback in improving own practice
2.1 Explain how people may react and respond to receiving constructive feedback
2.2 Explain the importance of seeking feedback to improve practice and inform development
2.3 Explain the importance of using feedback in improving own practice
3. Understand how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development
3.1 Describe the components of a personal development plan
3.2 Identify sources of support for planning and reviewing own development
3.3 Explain the role of others in the development of a personal development plan in identifying:
a) Strengths
b) Areas for development
3.4 Explain the benefits of using a personal development plan to identify ongoing improvements in knowledge and understanding
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s)
The unit develops the concepts of personal development and reflective practice which are fundamental to adult social care roles. This unit is aimed at those who are interested, 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 33
Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate)
Standards – may include:
Codes of practice
Regulations
Minimum Standards