Sam Dawson Course Tutor 19/10/2015

 To start Unit 129- Introduction to the values and principles of Adult Social Care.  Recap on previous lesson.  To start to explore the key values and principles of Adult Social Care and promoting those values and principles.  To explore own values and beliefs and conflict that may arise.

 What have we looked at so far in unit 128  In groups design an outline of week 1 and week 2 to present to the class.  20 minutes to do this.

 Develop awareness of the values and principles of Adult Social Care.  Reasons for upholding and promoting key principles.  Diversity.  Benefits to both staff and users of services.  Using personal histories together with likes, dislikes, needs and wishes of individuals.  Supporting choice and quality of experience within the setting.

Learning outcomesAssessment criteria 1Know the values and principles of Adult Social Care. 1.1Identify key values and principles of Adult Social Care. 1.2Outline why Adult Social Care Workers need to promote these values at all times. 1.3Identify areas where own values and principles may conflict with those of Adult Social Care. 2Know the importance of diversity within Adult Social Care 2.1Outline why it is important to support and respect diversity and different cultures and values. 2.2Outline the importance of finding out an individual’s history, needs, wishes, likes and dislikes.

 Fundamental norms, rules or values that represent what is desirable and positive to individuals or groups in certain situations.  Sets of beliefs or views that people hold about what is right or wrong.  Reflects a person’s sense of what is good or bad  Values have a strong influence upon people’s attitudes and behaviours. Skills for Care 2013

 In groups  What do you think are the principles of Adult Social Care?  What do you think the values are?

 Prevention – Helping people to retain and regain independence.  Personalisation – Giving people more choices with personal budgets and/or information.  Partnership – Individuals, communities, voluntary and private sectors, NHS and Councils.  Plurality – People’s needs are matched by diverse service provision

Protection – Safeguards around risk, abuse or neglect. Productivity – Innovation to deliver high quality of care and support services. People – Drawing on a workforce who can provide care and support with skill, compassion and imagination and who are given the support and freedom to do so. Department of Health (2010)

Key Values Individuality Rights Choices Confidentiality Good communication Respect Dignity Independence Privacy All values represent person centred care

 Paramount importance to the delivery of high quality support to vulnerable adults.  Encourage respect and trust with service users.  Good practice.  Ensures quality of life.  Treating people as you would want to be treated yourself.

 Observe work place culture.  Values clarification exercise.  Improving practice.  Creative practice  What we do has the service user at the centre.

 Values and principles are diverse. Different professional backgrounds working in Social Care.  Individual histories  Needs.  Wishes.  Likes and dislikes.

 Department of Health (2010) A vision for Adult Social Care: Capable communities and active citizens. London: Department of Health.  Skills for Care (2013) Introduction to the seven common core principles to support dignity in adult social care. Leeds: Skills for Care.  Social Care Institute for Excellence (2005) Developing Social Care: Values and Principles. London: SCIE.