UNIT 2 PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIT 2 PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.1 - It is important to continue to improve knowledge and practice, so as to keep abreast of any changes within the industry. This includes all minimum standards, legislation and good practice guidelines for health and social care. I need to be fully aware of any changes within the industry so I can pass on the information that I have gained to the staff in the centre, so as to improve the service provided to our clients. I can communicate any new information by way of staff meetings, memos and client committee meetings, when I feel the service users need to know when any changes are to be implemented which may have a direct impact on them. By undertaking additional training, either credited or unaccredited, will assist me to gain new skills and achieve new goals whilst ensuring the skills which I currently possess are up to date with all legislative requirements, so as to carry out my role effectively.
1.2 - There may be a range of barriers which could hinder my progress with professional development, which may include financial pressures, time management, social and intellectual barriers along with work and other commitments. One which has directly affected me in my career has been time management, family commitments and financial implications. When my children were younger, I was working full time and found it difficult to commence any additional training as I was committed to being a mother in the first instance, but also needed to be in full time employment so as to provide for my family. I also care for my mother, so trying to prioritize work, training and family life proved quite difficult. The E-learning system which is used a lot nowadays would have been a great advantage to me then, as I could have undertaken more from home without having too much of an impact on family life. I am using this system at present and find it easy to use and convenient as I can continue with my studies at a time which suits.
1.1 - It is important to continue to improve knowledge and practice, so as to keep abreast of any changes within the industry. This includes all minimum standards, legislation and good practice guidelines for health and social care. I need to be fully aware of any changes within the industry so I can pass on the information that I have gained to the staff in the centre, so as to improve the service provided to our clients. I can communicate any new information by way of staff meetings, memos and client committee meetings, when I feel the service users need to know when any changes are to be implemented which may have a direct impact on them. By undertaking additional training, either credited or unaccredited, will assist me to gain new skills and achieve new goals whilst ensuring the skills which I currently possess are up to date with all legislative requirements, so as to carry out my role effectively.
1.2 - There may be a range of barriers which could hinder my progress with professional development, which may include financial pressures, time management, social and intellectual barriers along with work and other commitments. One which has directly affected me in my career has been time management, family commitments and financial implications. When my children were younger, I was working full time and found it difficult to commence any additional training as I was committed to being a mother in the first instance, but also needed to be in full time employment so as to provide for my family. I also care for my mother, so trying to prioritize work, training and family life proved quite difficult. The E-learning system which is used a lot nowadays would have been a great advantage to me then, as I could have undertaken more from home without having too much of an impact on family life. I am using this system at present and find it easy to use and convenient as I can continue with my studies at a time which suits.