Essay to explain a typical shift‚ of a support worker‚ within a Social Service Residential facility‚ for people with a learning/physical disability. My job as support worker is based within a residential unit for eleven service users. It involves working day shifts on a fortnightly rotating rota. Before entering the unit‚ we have a code that we have to enter to allow us entry to the building. This code unlocks the front door‚ and is for safety and security of staff and residents‚ and complies
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Cultural awareness‚ knowledge acquisition‚ and skill development are three important abilities that a social worker should have at their disposal at all times. Cultural awareness delves into accepting and embracing other cultures and ethnic groups despite the worker’s history and experiences. Knowledge acquisition says it all‚ where a social worker should always have an ongoing education about the rapidly changing society we live in today. Finally‚ there is skill development which takes knowledge
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The role of the Health and social care worker 1. Policy for record keeping and records. This policy outlines the expectations of what details need to be recorded and how they should be recorded. The purpose of this is for clarity and consistency to ensure the provision of safe and effective care. In a health setting‚ records and record keeping ensures the welfare of the client is protected because it ensures inter- professional communication is clear. In social care this is also essential
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RUNNING HEADER: FORENSICS SOCIAL WORKER John P. Dotson Capella Prof. Kay Carter PSF 5020 – u10a01 – Forensics Mental Health Forensics Social Worker 2701 N. Mill Rd.‚ Apt.56 Bowling Green‚ KY 42104 John-dotson@att.net Table of Contents Abstract 3 Forensic Social Work Introduction Competency v. Criminal Responsibility Guardianship The role and expectations of forensic social workers in civil and criminal settings. Forensic Social Worker and Collaboration Assessment
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The expectations of my role as a social care worker are defined by the codes of practice released by the General Social Care Council in 2001. These are described below: In my role as care assistant I need to promote and protect the rights and interests of my residents by treating everyone as individuals. I need to uphold my residents’ needs‚ views and wishes where appropriate. I must maintain respect‚ dignity and privacy of my residents at all times and encourages equal opportunities to everyone
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Explain what is meant by “informed consent” and “implied consent”. When should written consent be obtained? Informed consent is a phrase often used in law to indicate that the consent a person gives meets certain minimum standards. As a literal matter‚ in the absence of fraud‚ it is redundant. An informed consent can be said to have been given based upon a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts‚ implications‚ and future consequences of an action. In order to give informed consent‚ the
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However‚ what one learns from a job depends on several different factors such as the job itself and the work environment. Two factors people fail to realize exist are doing “good work” and doing “work good” and the difference between the two. Doing “good work” relates more to doing good deeds‚ or doing the right thing. Doing “work good” means being an outstanding employee and going above and beyond to do your job. The problem is that sometimes the two contradict each
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the requirements to become a social worker‚ I can mature into a social worker. What is required of a social worker is to have a bachelor’s degree in the major. It is necessary to major in sociology and child psychology‚ also to complete an internship. In order for an increased salary‚ it is mandatory that more classes are taken to earn a Master’s degree. For clinical social workers‚ a license stating their permission for practice is highly recommended. (“Social Workers: How To Become One.”). In order
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The Importance of Communication as a Social Worker Name Kaplan University Professor Carlson CM107 College Composition 1 April 26‚ 2014 As a social worker‚ effective communication is significant‚ because it helps to build a relationship between the social worker and the client. Social workers communicate with clients as well as other professionals to obtain essential information that is relevant to the client’s needs. They are also responsible for making critical
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Corporate Social Responsibility - What does it mean? CSR is about how companies manage the business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development in its publication "Making Good Business Sense" by Lord Holme and Richard Watts‚ used the following definition. "Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of
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