Health and Social Care
Unit 206 understand the role of the social worker
Outcome 1understand working relationships in social care settings
1.1 explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship
There are many different personal relationships that we have within our lives and we act differently to each of those it may be from a family relationship or a work friendship. It is the same with our working relationship with the individuals that we meet, some over step boundaries and turn into friendships. In a working relationship you are in a relationship with someone because it is your job, where as a family or friend relationship is built upon a different reason. In our job we may also have relations between other professionals or work colleagues which is necessary as it is part of the job and in the interests to the people we care for.
1.2 describe different working relationships in social care setting
In the health and social care setting there are many different working relationships. These relationships will include: * colleagues * manager * other professionals such as doctors or paramedics * individuals we care for * Individual’s family and friends.
For each you develop a different type of working relationship and some will be more formal than others. You may not greet a visiting doctor the same way you may address a close friend, we must ensure that we maintain a professional manner at all times.
Outcome 2 Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job
It is important to stick to the scope of the job as this is what has been outlined for you to do and is the best form of working for yourself and others around you. The scope gives you information on what will be expected from you and your roles and responsibilities if you do not adhere to these then accidents may happen and further action can also be taken.
Outcome 1understand working relationships in social care settings
1.1 explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship
There are many different personal relationships that we have within our lives and we act differently to each of those it may be from a family relationship or a work friendship. It is the same with our working relationship with the individuals that we meet, some over step boundaries and turn into friendships. In a working relationship you are in a relationship with someone because it is your job, where as a family or friend relationship is built upon a different reason. In our job we may also have relations between other professionals or work colleagues which is necessary as it is part of the job and in the interests to the people we care for.
1.2 describe different working relationships in social care setting
In the health and social care setting there are many different working relationships. These relationships will include: * colleagues * manager * other professionals such as doctors or paramedics * individuals we care for * Individual’s family and friends.
For each you develop a different type of working relationship and some will be more formal than others. You may not greet a visiting doctor the same way you may address a close friend, we must ensure that we maintain a professional manner at all times.
Outcome 2 Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job
It is important to stick to the scope of the job as this is what has been outlined for you to do and is the best form of working for yourself and others around you. The scope gives you information on what will be expected from you and your roles and responsibilities if you do not adhere to these then accidents may happen and further action can also be taken.