Own belifes

Everyone has different values, beliefs and personal experiences. What you believe in, what you see as important and what you see as acceptable or desirable is an essential part of who you are. The way in which you respond to people is linked to what you believe in, what you consider important and what interests you. You may find you react positively to people who share your values and less warmly to people who have different priorities. When you develop friendships, it is natural to spend time with people who share your interests and values. However, the professional relationships you develop with people you support are another matter. As a professional, you are required to provide the same quality of support for all, not just for those who share your views and beliefs. This may seem obvious, but knowing what you need to do and achieving it successfully are not the same thing. Working in the care sector, you are bound to come across service users and colleagues whose views you do not agree with, and who never seem to understand your point of view. Awareness of differences, your reaction to them and how they affect the way you work is a crucial part of personal and professional development. If you allow your own preferences to dominate your work with people, you will fail to perform to the standards of the Codes of Practice for care workers set out by the UK regulating bodies. All the codes require care workers to respect and promote people’s individual views and wishes. .Everyone has their own values, beliefs and preferences. It is recognition of who we are and what we believe in. Your value, belief and experiences may not be the same as others. The way you work, the things you believe in and the way you think can be different from others. However, you may have come across service users and colleagues whose view or method of work you do not agree with or they never seem to understand your view. It is the crucial part of your practice how you react to the