Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/618/3538
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Aim

The aim of this unit is to consider the principles and values that underpin the work carried out in health and social care settings. Learners will know the importance of respecting and valuing the adults, children and young people that they may work with.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

Learners should have an overview of the key principles and values in health and social care.

These may include:

  • people-centred approach
  • dignity and respect
  • equality and inclusion
  • encouraging independence
  • work in partnership
  • confidentiality
  • respect for the individual's cultural, religious and moral beliefs
  • providing a safe environment

Guidance and standards that underpin these principles and values may include relevant Acts of Legislation, workplace policies, Occupational Standards. E.g. see standards www.skillsforcare.org.uk 

Learners need to be able to identify that values are central to health and social care and childcare. They are the principles that guide workers to understand right from wrong and are about what is important when caring and supporting individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the key principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

  • 1.2

    Identify guidance and standards that underpin the principles and values.

  • 1.3

    Identify why health and social care and childcare workers need to promote these values at all times.

2

Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.

Learners should demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to respect individuals.

Examples may include:

  • it is their human right
  • we all need to feel valued for self-esteem, confidence
  • we all have different needs, beliefs, opinions

Ways of valuing adults and children may include:

  • listening to their opinions
  • respect the rights of individuals while seeking to ensure that their behaviour does not harm themselves or others
  • offering choices
  • not being patronising
  • setting realistic expectations
  • working in a person centred way
  • being an advocate

Learners should understand the term 'person-centred' approach and be able to define the term 'confidentiality' and data protection. Simple case studies in an appropriate context for both these terms may help with their understanding.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe why those who access services should be valued as individuals.

  • 2.2

    Give examples of ways to value adults who access services.

  • 2.3

    Give examples of ways to value children and young people who access services.

  • 2.4

    Outline what is meant by person centred practice or child centred practice.

  • 2.5

    Define confidentiality and data protection in the context of a health, social care or childcare setting.

  • 2.6

    Identify how confidentiality promotes respect for and values individuals.