Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work roleI work in adult residential care for individuals with learning disabilities and mental illnesses. All residents should be supported and enabled to live in an environment which is free from prejudice and safe from any type of abuse. My responsibilities under the duty of care are to do everything reasonable within the definition of my job role and description to make this happen. The company I belong to sets core values to the quality of care we provide. Duty of care means providing care and support for individuals within the law and also within the policies and procedures of the company you belong and agreed ways of working of your employer.
Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individualsIn my job role i have a duty of care to raise any concerns i may have about any aspect of my work. These can range from poor working conditions, poor equipment, poor practice by other staff and raising concerns about potential abuse cases and possible situations of neglect. It is my duty of care to safeguard individuals from harm and it is my duty to assess the risks. All employees should report any concerns of abuse they have. These might include evidence or suspicions of bad practice by colleagues and managers, or abuse by another individual, another worker or an individual’s family member or friends. If i have any doubt at any time, I know I can discuss any issues i have with my manager when comes to my supervision on any case needed. My company also provides me another choice, of whistle blowing. I have as a priority to safeguard the adults because that's my main duty of care.
Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rightsDuring work you may find yourself in situations where the
Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individualsIn my job role i have a duty of care to raise any concerns i may have about any aspect of my work. These can range from poor working conditions, poor equipment, poor practice by other staff and raising concerns about potential abuse cases and possible situations of neglect. It is my duty of care to safeguard individuals from harm and it is my duty to assess the risks. All employees should report any concerns of abuse they have. These might include evidence or suspicions of bad practice by colleagues and managers, or abuse by another individual, another worker or an individual’s family member or friends. If i have any doubt at any time, I know I can discuss any issues i have with my manager when comes to my supervision on any case needed. My company also provides me another choice, of whistle blowing. I have as a priority to safeguard the adults because that's my main duty of care.
Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rightsDuring work you may find yourself in situations where the