Understand own role

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/651/1510
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

Assessment guidance:

Assessment decisions for skills-based learning outcomes must be made during the learner’s normal work activity.

Skills-based assessment must include direct observation as the main source of evidence and must be carried out over an appropriate period of time.

AC1.1d: Whilst it is recognised that learners will have their own aspirations, the achievement of this criteria should enable the learner to understand that there are a wide range of development opportunities when working in adult social care and a rewarding career can be gained.

AC1.2f: This should include reference to whistleblowing procedures: where a person (the whistle blower) exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or incorrect.

AC1.4d: Requires the learner to provide performance evidence, however the opportunity to do this may not arise during the period of the qualification. Other evidence to show that the learner would be able to do this if real work evidence is not available is permissible.

Any knowledge evidence integral to skills-based learning outcomes may be generated outside of the work environment, but the final assessment decision must show application of knowledge within the real work environment.

Aim

This unit will help learners to understand their own role, the importance of working in partnership with others and how to follow agreed ways of working.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.1

Understand own role

Assessment Criteria

  • a)

    Describe their main duties and responsibilities

  • b)

    List the standards and codes of conduct and practice that relate to their own role

  • c)

    Describe how own:


    • experiences,
    • attitudes,
    • values,
    • and beliefs
    • may affect the way they work
  • d)

    Identify the different opportunities for professional and career development in the sector

1.2

Be able to work in ways that have been agreed with the employer

Assessment Criteria

  • a)

    Describe employment rights and responsibilities

  • b)

    Identify the aims, objectives, and values of the service in which they work

  • c)

    Explain why it is important to work in ways that are agreed with their employer

  • d)

    Demonstrate how to access full and up-to-date details of agreed ways of working that are relevant to their own role

  • e)

    Demonstrate working in accordance with the agreed ways of working with the employer

  • f)

    Describe how and when to escalate any concerns in line with organisational policy or ways of working

  • g)

    Explain why it is important to be honest and identify where errors may have occurred and to tell the appropriate person

1.3

Understand working relationships in social care

Assessment Criteria

  • a)

    Explain responsibilities to the individuals being supported as well as key people, advocates and others who are significant to an individual

  • b)

    Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship

  • c)

    Describe different working relationships in adult social care settings

1.4

Be able to work in partnership with others

Assessment Criteria

  • a)

    Explain why it is important to work in teams and in partnership with others

  • b)

    Explain why it is important to work in partnership with key people, advocates and others who are significant to individuals being supported

  • c)

    Demonstrate:

    • behaviours,
    • attitudes,
    • and ways of working that can help improve partnership working
  • d)

    Demonstrate how and when to access support and advice about:

    • partnership working
    • resolving conflicts