Social Care Provision in England and Wales

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
F/507/1976
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learners may choose to focus on social care provision as it is organised in their home country, i.e. England or Wales.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about social care services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define the main aims of social care provision.

  • 1.2

    Describe the different types of social care provision, including statutory, voluntary, private and informal, in relation to adults and children.

  • 1.3

    Outline social care services

    • provided by different types of organisations

    • offered in different types of settings

    • for different client groups.

2

Understand partnership-working in social care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain why partnership-working is important in the provision of social care.

  • 2.2

    Explain how partners work together to meet clients’ individual needs, giving examples of specific partnerships including some that involve both social services and health services.