80804 Level 3 Unit Pwcs 36 Understand P

Unit Title:

Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings Unit sector reference:

PWCS 36

Level:

3

Credit value:

4

Guided learning hours:

37

Unit expiry date:

31/07/2015

Unit accreditation number:

R/602/3182

Unit purpose and aim
This unit develops the understanding of person-centred support as a fundamental principle of adult social care. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to working in social care settings with adults.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

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1.1 Describe person-centred approaches 1.2 Explain why personcentred values must influence all aspects of social care work
1.3 Explain how personcentred values should influence all aspects of social care work

Understand personcentred approaches in adult social care

Exemplification
Person-centred values include:  Individuality
 Rights
 Choice
 Privacy
 Independence
 Dignity
 Respect
 Partnership
Person-centred approaches include:  treating the person as an individual, with dignity and respect  looking at the individual as a whole person, not just meeting one aspect of their needs  listening and helping the individual to make informed choices  working in partnership with the individual

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Learning Outcomes
The learner will:

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

Exemplification
Influences of person-centred values on care work include:
 meeting the needs of the individual  providing the best possible quality care service
 ensuring a good quality of life of the individual
 treating the individual as you would want to be treated. 2

Understand how to implement a personcentred approach in an adult social care setting

2.1 Explain how finding out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual contributes to their care plan
2.2 Describe ways to put person-centred values into practice in a complex or sensitive situation
2.3 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying personcentred