Sam Dawson Course Tutor 12/10/2015

 To continue with Unit 1- Introduction to the Adult Social Care Sector.  To understand the role of informal carers and how they contribute to Adult Social Care.  To start to explore different settings where Adult Social Care support is provided.  To identify the range of ways to develop a role or career in Adult Social Care.

 In groups of 3  First group – Who are the different types of adults who would access Adult Social Care?  Second group – List the range of jobs available in Adult Social Care.

 Did anyone complete the questionnaire.  Please complete by next week if you have not.  Why it is important to understand your learning style.  Incorporating your learning style into lessons and lesson plans.

 Use the computers behind you.  I want you to access the internet and find some information on informal carers.  You have 20 minutes to do this.  Present information back to class.

 Includes any person, such as a family member, friend or neighbour who is giving regular, ongoing assistance to another person without payment for care given.  Informal carers save the economy 6 billion per year.  The needs of informal carers was formally recognised in the Carers (recognition and services) Act  Entitled to an assessment in their own right under the carers equal opportunities Act (2004)

 It is important to clarify the assessment purpose and should include physical health, psychosocial wellbeing, social functioning, cultural and spiritual needs. All elements interlink.  Person centred approach for assessing carers. If a carer is not respected it may be difficult to maintain respect for those they care for.  Research has shown that carers often feel invisible and their needs and views ignored or support not given.

 Caring is part of our human nature but when caring for someone who is physically disabled for any lengths of time requires more insight and informal carers will not be prepared for it.  It is predominantly female family carers within the statistics however men, older adults and children provide most informal care in our society.  The needs of the carer are as important as the cared for.

 Residences for older people.  Group settings for adults with learning disabilities.  Residential dementia care.  Day care for older adults.  Life skills training centres for younger adults with learning disabilities.  Community in the person’s own home.

 Qualifications (i.e. apprenticeships).  Competency qualifications.  Vocationally related qualifications.  Higher qualifications.  Career progression routes within different sectors.  Teaching and training.  Management.