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This brand new publication will be an
invaluable guide for tutors, assessors and candidates for the whole range of qualifications in
social care. It outlines the core knowledge required for work in the sector and demonstrates
the importance of knowledge and understanding in professionalising social care practice. It is
essential reading for everyone as the sector makes the transition into the QCF
framework.
Contents Include:
The Value
Base: An Introduction to Values;
Understanding Oppression; Understanding Power; The Mechanisms of Oppression; Putting it
all Together: Recognising Common Experiences.
Principles of Social
Care: Understanding Rights; Dignity;
Individuality; Cultural Sensitivity; Empowerment; Advocacy; Participation, Comments and
Complaints; Active Support; Partnership Working; Confidentiality and Information Sharing;
Ethical Practice.
Communication: Communication Basics; Specific Communication Skills; Promoting
Effective Communication: Understanding the Barriers; Communicating with People who Have
Specific Needs; Understanding Behaviour as Communication; Theories to Inform Communication;
Communication in Organisations; Written Communication: Recording and Reporting.
Safeguarding: Understanding Abuse; Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse: The Legal
Basis; Who is at Risk of Abuse?; Forms of Abuse; Understanding Self Neglect and Self Harm;
Preventing Abuse; Detecting Abuse and Dealing with Disclosures; Investigations of
Abuse.
Social Care
Processes: The Social Care Process; Assessment;
Service Led, Needs Led and Outcomes Focussed Approaches; The Strengths Perspective and
Resilience; Risk Assessment; Planning Intervention; Reviews; Personalisation; Social
Pedagogy.
Health and
Safety: Health and Safety: The Legal
Framework, Risk Assessment; Specific Issues in Health and Safety; Responding to
Emergencies; Managing Violence and Aggression; Violence Against Social Care
Workers.
Evidence Based
Practice: The Basics of Evidence Based Practice;
Theory Informed Practice; Legislation and Policy; Learning Lessons from Failures in Social Care
Practice.
Continuing Professional
Development: Adult Learning Theory; Reflective
Practice; The Importance of Feedback; Learning and Development Opportunities; Supervision;
Putting it all Together: The CPD Process.
A4 perfect bound hardback; 350 pages
ISBN: 978-1-903575-67-3
£15 (UK Orders)
$45 (USA and Worldwide Orders)
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