and codes of practice affecting work in schools There are a number of pieces of current legislation which govern the work in schools and although these are large in number it is important to recognise the key pieces of legislation and how these affect work in schools. The key pieces of legislation are listed below with a brief outline of how each piece affects work in schools: a) The Data Protection Act 1998 This Act sets out the guidelines in relation to how schools use and store information. It
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings Task A Short answer questions Ai Identify four key pieces of Legislation and Codes of Practice relating to handling information in social care settings. • Data Protection Act 1998 • Health and Social Care Act 2000 • Employees Policies and Procedures • Freedom of Information Act 2000 Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of a social care worker in relation to handling information. Confidentiality
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GSCC Code of Practice GSCC Code of Practice The GSCC code of practice is a list of statements for care workers that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required for care workers as they go about their daily work. The GSCC Code of practice consists of 6 care value bases. They are; 1) As a care worker‚ you must protect the rights and promote the interests of service users and carers. 2) As a care worker‚ you must strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence
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child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention‚ offering explanations as to why these particular methods
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IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) Promote Communication In Health‚ Social Care Or Children’s and Young People’s Settings UNIT SHC31 (EDI UNIT - CU1530) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) Some of the units/assessment criteria are competence based. This means that it is linked to your ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with your work. These assessment criteria(s) will require your assessor to observe you in a real work environment and
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As I look back at my time spent at Newark Emergency Services for Families Inc (NESF)‚ I have noticed that I have grown tremendously. I remember how the first couple weeks‚ I was very unsure of myself and would always second guess everything I did. From my body language‚ one could tell I was nervous and most of the workers asked me if I felt well every time they saw me. This was clearly evident when I performed my first few intakes. During my first few intakes‚ I was overly concerned about performing
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P.1- Explain the concepts of equality‚ diversity‚ and rights in relation to health and social care. Diversity Diversity is very important in today’s society and especially when you are working in a healthcare setting. It is recognising and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make people unique in an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates everyone for who they are. This means that people need to accept and embrace diversity. To make diversity positive we need to respond differently
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Definitions Evidence-Based Practice. The term evidence-based practice (EBP) was used initially in relation to medicine‚ but has since been adopted by many fields including education‚ child welfare‚ mental heath‚ and criminal justice. The Institute of Medicine (2001) defines evidence-based medicine as the integration of best researched evidence and clinical expertise with patient values (p. 147). In social work‚ most agree that EBP is a process involving creating an answerable question based on
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How can care workers be supported to provide better care? Choose two example of unacceptable care from Unit 17 and discuss what changes could be made in each settings to enable care workers to work more sensitively and safely with care users. Providing a better care should be a mutual goal between carers and organisations or employers they work for. To reach this goal‚ adequate support is necessary right from the start. Thorough interviews can help select an individual most suitable for the position
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difficulties daily. I’m often stereotyped as creative‚ independent‚ a born leader‚ …satanic?? That’s a lot to live up to! If you don’t believe how tough we have it‚ try doing any simple task that is designed specifically with a tool for a Lefty‚ and tell me how you do. From unfounded prejudices to unsafe power tools‚ it is a wonder how us Lefties make it through day to day. It’s probably unimaginable for you Righties to understand all the strife we Lefties face. People automatically assume I’m artistic
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