Unit 11 P1
Unit 11:
Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value:
Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence
K/600/8963 BTEC Nationals 10
Guided learning hours: 60
Aim and purpose
This unit aims to enable learners to be aware of different types of abuse and to understand why this may happen. They will be able to develop knowledge of work to safeguard adults, and an understanding of how the rights, independence and the wellbeing of adults are promoted through a person-centred, multi-agency approach.
Unit introduction
There are many jobs in society, particularly within health and social care, where a practitioner’s main job role is working with adults. It is therefore, important for learners, hoping to work in these areas to develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding work. Multi-agency partnerships work at local level to develop policies and procedures which safeguard adults by promoting good practice. Whilst the rights of all individuals should be protected, adults who use health and social care services are amongst those most at risk of abuse or neglect. Learners must recognise situations which may lead to abuse and neglect, and the need for a person-centred approach which provides supportive and trusting relationships. Learners will investigate the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, enabling them to recognise when abuse may be happening. They will go on to examine predisposing factors which may lead to abusive situations. Learners will explore a range of strategies and procedures organisations use to reduce the risks to individuals, and know the key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding work in the health and social care sectors. The final part of the unit can be delivered in conjunction to Unit 6: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care. Learners will examine working practices which minimise the risk of abuse. There will be an opportunity for learners to investigate how supportive relationships are
Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value:
Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence
K/600/8963 BTEC Nationals 10
Guided learning hours: 60
Aim and purpose
This unit aims to enable learners to be aware of different types of abuse and to understand why this may happen. They will be able to develop knowledge of work to safeguard adults, and an understanding of how the rights, independence and the wellbeing of adults are promoted through a person-centred, multi-agency approach.
Unit introduction
There are many jobs in society, particularly within health and social care, where a practitioner’s main job role is working with adults. It is therefore, important for learners, hoping to work in these areas to develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding work. Multi-agency partnerships work at local level to develop policies and procedures which safeguard adults by promoting good practice. Whilst the rights of all individuals should be protected, adults who use health and social care services are amongst those most at risk of abuse or neglect. Learners must recognise situations which may lead to abuse and neglect, and the need for a person-centred approach which provides supportive and trusting relationships. Learners will investigate the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, enabling them to recognise when abuse may be happening. They will go on to examine predisposing factors which may lead to abusive situations. Learners will explore a range of strategies and procedures organisations use to reduce the risks to individuals, and know the key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding work in the health and social care sectors. The final part of the unit can be delivered in conjunction to Unit 6: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care. Learners will examine working practices which minimise the risk of abuse. There will be an opportunity for learners to investigate how supportive relationships are
Links: Dakin M – Whose Secret? Protecting Vulnerable Adults from Abuse (Pavilion Publishing, 2007) e-Presentations for Health and Social Care Level 3 (Heinemann, 2007) ISBN 9780435401177 Journals and magazines