Support the Spiritual Wellbeing of Individuals

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
M/650/2145
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
26 hours

Assessment Guidance

The unit must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles. Learning Outcomes 2 and 4 must be assessed in real work environment

Aim

The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of spiritual wellbeing for individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline different ways in which spiritual wellbeing can be defined.

    Spiritual wellbeing can be defined as:

    • something everyone can experience
    • helps to find meaning and purpose in the things individuals value
    • can bring hope and healing in times of suffering and loss
    • encourages individuals to seek the best relationship with themselves, others and what lies beyond
  • 1.2

    Explain the difference between spirituality and religion.

  • 1.3

    Describe different aspects of spiritual wellbeing.

  • 1.4

    Explain how spiritual wellbeing is an individual experience.

  • 1.5

    Explain how spiritual wellbeing defines an individual’s identity.

  • 1.6

    Outline the links between spirituality, faith and religion.

  • 1.7

    Explain how an individual’s current exploration of spiritual wellbeing may be affected by their previous experience of spirituality, faith or religion.

    Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.

2

Be able to identify the spiritual needs of an individual and others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Support the individual and others to identify their spiritual needs and how and by whom these can be addressed.

    Others may include:

    • Team members
    • Other colleagues
    • Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
    • Families, carers and advocates
  • 2.2

    Identify how an individual’s emphasis on spiritual wellbeing may vary at different stages of their life experience.

  • 2.3

    Take action to ensure that the individual’s spiritual wellbeing is recognised appropriately in their care plan.

3

Understand the impact of values and beliefs on own and an individual's spiritual wellbeing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse how own values and beliefs may impact on others when communicating about the individual’s spiritual wellbeing.

  • 3.2

    Identify how the values and beliefs of others may impact on the individual.

  • 3.3

    Identify effects on own values and beliefs when meeting the spiritual needs of individuals and others.

4

Be able to support individuals' spiritual wellbeing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Access resources and information to support the individual’s spiritual wellbeing.

  • 4.2

    Contribute to the creation of an environment that enables individuals to express aspects of their spiritual wellbeing.

  • 4.3

    Support the individual to take opportunities to explore and express themselves in ways that support their spiritual wellbeing.

  • 4.4

    Support the individual to participate in their chosen activities to support their spiritual wellbeing.

  • 4.5

    Access any additional expertise required to meet the individual’s spiritual needs.

  • 4.6

    Outline benefits of working in partnership with faith and non-religious communities to support the spiritual needs and preferences of the individual.