(SHC 32.1.1) Duties and responsibilities of own role
Every care worker has a duty to act responsibly in their own role, maintaining expected standards of care.
Complete the diagram below, using the circles to write in aspects of your role and responsibilities, your job description will help with this.
Standards that influence job role
The Code of Practice (GSCC) for Social Care Workers is a list of statements that describe professional conduct and practice required of care workers, one of which is to be accountable for the quality of work and take responsibility to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
The Care Standards Act 2000 published by the Secretary of State informs the National Minimum Standards. They determine how services provided by the NHS, local authorities, and private companies or voluntary organisations, public and private sector should meet the needs and secure the welfare and social inclusion for people to …show more content…
The inspector is looking to see if there is evidence of supervision records and mandatory training certificates relevant to job role and in date. This adheres to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) to bring together skills, knowledge and values.
(SHC 32.1.2) Professional standards (SHC 32.3.1) In the Essential Standards of quality and safety set by the CQC - there are many expectations of the worker to provide and maintain a professional level of care in the work setting. List some of the expectations and explain how your own personal performance and knowledge meets these relevant standards.
* Understand the physical and emotional needs of individual so I can meet them in the appropriate way. – I read and understood Personal portfolios and care plans of individuals in our care prior to starting work, had extensive induction. * Have relevant knowledge, qualification and skill to carry out my work, * Have up to date, relevant knowledge of legislation and regulation, * People who use services are safe and their health and welfare needs are met by competent staff. * Ensuring that people live free from harm, abuse and neglect and, in