Protection and Safeguarding in Health, Social Care and Social Work

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/507/1980
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the responsibilities of health, social care or social work organisations and practitioners in relation to protection and safeguarding.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the key responsibilities of health, social care or social work organisations and practitioners in relation to protection and safeguarding, including those required by law.

2

Know about good practice in keeping service users safe or at reduced risk of harm.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how health, social care or social work organisations use workplace protocols, policies and guidelines to keep service users safe or at reduced risk of harm.

  • 2.2

    Describe the practice of specific health, social care or social work professionals in keeping service users safe or at reduced risk of harm.

3

Know about different forms of abuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe different forms of abuse including

    • Physical abuse

    • Sexual abuse

    • Emotional/psychological abuse

    • Financial abuse

    • Neglect.

4

Know how to respond to disclosure or suspicion of abuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Outline procedures for reporting disclosure or suspicion of abuse.

  • 4.2

    Describe how to respond to an individual disclosing abuse.

5

Know about information and support in relation to abuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Identify different sources of information and support in relation to abuse.

  • 5.2

    Outline the different types of information and support available, including those

    • suitable for people who have been abused

    • aimed at health, social care or social work professionals.