Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
H/650/2089
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
25 hours

Assessment Guidance

Most of the evidence must come from real work activities.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good practice in independent advocacy.

Aim

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what Independent Advocacy is and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice. The unit focuses on the different models of advocacy, their history and why they exist.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand Independent Advocacy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define Independent Advocacy.

  • 1.2

    Explain the limits to Advocacy and boundaries to the service.

  • 1.3

    Identify the different steps within the Advocacy process.

  • 1.4

    Distinguish when Independent Advocacy can and cannot help.

  • 1.5

    Identify a range of services Independent Advocates commonly signpost to.

  • 1.6

    Explain the difference between Advocacy provided by Independent Advocates and other people.

2

Explain principles and values underpinning Independent Advocacy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the principles underpinning Independent Advocacy.

  • 2.2

    Explain why the key principles are important.

3

Describe the development of Advocacy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the purpose of Independent Advocacy.

  • 3.2

    Identify key milestones in the history of Advocacy.

  • 3.3

    Explain the wider policy context of Advocacy.

4

Be able to explain different types of Advocacy support and their purpose.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Compare a range of Advocacy models.

  • 4.2

    Explain the purpose of different Advocacy models.

  • 4.3

    Identify commonalities and differences in a range of Advocacy models.

5

Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Independent Advocate.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Explain roles and responsibilities within Independent Advocacy.

  • 5.2

    Describe limits and boundaries of an Independent Advocate.

  • 5.3

    Describe skills, attitudes and personal attributes of a good Advocate.

  • 5.4

    Identify when and who to seek advice from when faced with dilemmas.

6

Understand Advocacy standards.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Describe a range of standards which apply to Independent Advocacy.

  • 6.2

    Explain how standards can impact on the Advocacy role and service.