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Portfolio Evidence 24A

Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses
Sneezing, runny nose, headache, irritability, mild temperature suggests a common cold.
A painful sore throat, hard to swallow, headache and temperature suggest tonsillitis
A blistery rash that itchy and temperature suggests chicken pox
Pinpoint rash over face and body suggests Scarlet fever.
Very sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, headache, aches and pains suggests tonsillitis
Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration gastroenteritis

Describe the actions to take when children or young people are ill or injured
If a young person is injured you must write the incident in your accident book and inform the
Parents/Guardians of the injured child young person. Seek medical advice if needed.
Identify circumstances when children and young people might require urgent medical attention
Bones Broken
Unresponsive
Shallow breathing
Disjointed thought or not making sense in speech after head injury or heated exercise
Fever over 102
Asthmas attack
Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations including:
A. Fires – Everyone most stop what they’re doing and line up at the nearest fire exit calmly and walk sensible to the fire meeting point at the other end of the car park.
B. Security incidents- Unknown visitors check who they are and ask for I.D
C. Missing children or young people- check every in building, tell supervisor and make everyone aware that a child/young person is missing pair up and go look for them.
Describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information
I would record all information word for word and follow policies and guidelines, and passed onto the relevant members of staff.
I must tell the child/young person that I may have to pass the information on to my line manager if I think he/she may be in danger

Portfolio Evidence 25

Describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
The different agencies involved are:
Social Services
Police
Health Services
NSPCC
Children’s social care
Social Services they are there to work with the families. They are there to decide whether a child is to be removed into the care system. They meet and conduct interviews with families and children and liaise with other agencies.
Health Services these include the school nurse, doctors, local clinics and hospitals. They will carry out observations of any child who is thought to be at risk. They liaise with social services.
NSPCC
The NSPCC set up help for parents and careers. They give advice and provide a helpline
Police
Within the police force they have implemented Child Abuse Investigation Units (CAIU) they have access to databases that quickly check information on particular individuals. They provide regular updates with a ‘vetting and barring’ scheme. It is also their responsibility to share information with other agencies regarding children who may be suffering or likely to suffer harm. The police are committed to sharing information and intelligence with other agencies where this is necessary to protect children. This includes a responsibility to ensure that those officers representing the Force at a child protection conference are fully informed about the case as well as being experienced in risk-assessment and the decision making process. They can also expect other agencies to share with them information and intelligence they hold be enable the police to carry out their duties. The police should be notified as soon as possible where a criminal offence has being committed, or is suspected of having been committed against a child. Area Child Protection Committees (ACPC’s) should have in place a protocol agreed between social services department and the police, to guide both agencies in deciding how child protection enquiries should be conducted

Portfolio Evidence 4

What skills are required to practice as a Youth Worker?

A good listener.
Creative.
Be able to work in a challenging environment.
Adaptable.

What knowledge is required to practice as a Youth Worker?

Experience of working with young people, challenging situations and issues that are priorities for young people, identifying strategies to support young people through difficult times and experiences, knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, understanding of equality and diversity and health and safety legislations.

What qualities are required to practice as a Youth Worker?

Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Open minded
Friendly
Honest
Trusting / trustworthy
Flexible
Good role model
Supportive
Caring
Reliable
Responsible
Approachable
Patient
Understanding
Non-judgmental
Respectful
Fun
Ability to work as a team
Law abiding
Good hygiene

Portfolio Evidence 9

Managing confidentiality

What are some of the complexities around managing confidential relationships with young people?

Some of the complexities that you can come across managing confidential relationships with young people
Too dependent on me
Not engaging with others
Boundaries may be compromised

What difficulties can confidentiality create for the youth worker?

Self doubt – worry if you’re doing right by the young person.
Information – passing information to the right people.
Sharing information - When and how much information to share.
Young person – my not trust in you anymore

How do you work out what is in a young person’s best interests?

Getting to know young people and their boundaries gives you a good understand of each individual and their needs.
Generally what’s good for young people is thing that will develop their personality and personal development.
Also law, procedures and generally gut feeling.

How do you deal with delicate or sensitive information that you come across from third parties, or unsubstantiated sources.

If I came across information that comes from third parties I need to stop them in their tracks.
If it comes from a member of staff I should remind them about confidentiality and procedures that we have in place. Tell them to report their information to a manager or duty of care team.
If you are being told by another young person I need to let them know that they can’t go around talking about other people with or without their consent.
As that information didn’t come for that individual I can’t do anything with that information until they come to me.

How do you get support or seek reassurance that you are managing a confidential situation well?

I can seek advice and support from my manager or line manager.