Working in Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
K/618/3536
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the range of service provision available in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    List different types of service provision for health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare in own local area.

  • 1.2

    Describe briefly the main services offered by some key service providers.

    1.2 Main services, for example:

    • health services
    • local authority services

  • 1.3

    Give examples of the different types of people who might use each of the main services offered by some key service providers.

    1.3 Different types of people, for example:

    • people with health needs
    • people requiring medical support
    • people who need care or treatment at home
    • people who need ongoing care or support

  • 1.4

    Identify some examples where care might be provided informally (e.g. a grandparent looking after a grandchild).

    1.4 Where care might be provided informally, for example:

    • family care
    • support from relatives
    • informal childcare arrangements

2

Know the range and scope of roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline different jobs available in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

    2.1 Different jobs available, for example:

    • social worker
    • nurse
    • doctor
    • health visitor
    • nursery worker
    • early years practitioner

  • 2.2

    Identify some entry-level jobs suitable for someone starting out in the health and social care sector.

    2.2 Entry-level jobs, for example:

    • health support worker
    • care support worker
    • nursery assistant

  • 2.3

    Outline the key responsibilities of a selected entry-level job role.

    2.3 Key responsibilities, for example:

    • working in a team
    • undertaking personal care
    • supervising children

  • 2.4

    Identify some of the key skills needed to work effectively in a selected entry-level job role.

    2.4 Key skills needed, for example:

    • effective communication
    • planning, time management and organisational skills
    • creative skills
    • teamwork