Health Wellbeing and Safeguarding Assessment – HNC Social Sevices
ASSESSMENT TASK 3 – Report (1500 – 1700)
Explain the purpose of the codes of practice Scottish Social Services (SSSC) and describe three duties and responsibilities related to safeguarding individuals in the care services in Scotland
Introduction
Explain the purpose of the codes of practice Scottish Social Services (SSSC) and describe three duties and responsibilities related to safeguarding individuals in the care services in Scotland
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice are an important part of controlling and improving the quality of care for people who are service users in the care practice. These guidelines promotes positive practice across social care sector and to empower workers to ensure that they are encouraged. To carry out procedures and training opportunities to combat discrimination or unfair treatment. (HNC Social Care) The codes of practice will let the service users know what to expect from social service workers and the criteria that is to be met every day. We first published the Codes in 2003, setting out the national standards of conduct and practice that apply to all social service workers. The 2016 revised Codes is the second edition and takes account of developments in social services policy and practice. Scottish Social service’s council (SSSC) is a register that was set up under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001. This protects the public by registering social service workers setting codes of conduct, training and regulating learning and development of the social service workforce in Scotland. There are more than 203,000 people working in the social services in Scotland, This includes social care workers, Social workers, social work students and early year in a range of day centres, residential, community facilities and people’s homes (Scottish Social Services council, 2019).
The codes of practice are intended to reflect existing good practice and it is expected that workers and employers will recognise that the codes standards are met. Councils promote these standards by making them widely available throughout Scotland.(Scottish social services council)
Look at the codes of practice and identify three duties and responsibilities related to safeguarding individuals in the care services in Scotland
For the following areas:
Of employers
Of employees
Of care inspectorate
Duties
Employers
The SSSC codes of practice sets out the guidelines and obligations of employees in the regulation of social service employers. Employers are accountable in making sure that they meet the required standards and that they are supporting their teams and workers to meet the standards that are set out in the codes of practice. To regulate the social service workforce a social service employee must ensure people are suitable to enter the workforce and to understand their roles and responsibilities. The duties that are required by the employers to have policies and procedures in place so that the social service workers can meet the (sssc) by providing training and development this will enable workers to reinforce their skills and knowledge. Employees need to put into place measures so that discriminatory or dangerous behaviour is not tolerated with in practice. (careimprovementsscotland) the Codes are a tool for employers and for workers to use to think about how they can continually improve their practice. The Codes let people who use social services and carers know what they can expect from the workers who support them.’ (SSSC 2016, page 2)
‘The SSSC regulates the workforce and aims to make sure that the people of Scotland can count on social services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.’ (SSS rights C PG3
Employees
Social service workers
Promote the rights and promote the interests of services users and carers. Maintain the trust and support of the service users and the carers. Duties are to promote the independence of the service users and to safeguard them from harm. The duty is to respect the service user’s rights so no harm is caused to themselves or other people Service workers are responsible for their practice n and retain their knowledge and skills.
1.Code for Employers of Social Service Workers If you are an employer, the Code for Employers of Social Service Workers sets out your responsibilities for making sure your workforce is trusted, skilled and confident. You have a responsibility to support your workers to achieve the standards set out in the Code for Social Service Workers and should use both parts of the Codes as a tool for continuous improvement.
- Code for Social Service Workers If you work in social services, the Code for Social Service Workers sets out clear standards that you are expected to meet. It is your responsibility to meet these standards and you should use the Code to reflect on your practice and identify how you can continually improve.
Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate take the Codes of Practice into account during inspection of services and may take action to support improvement or require change if providers don’t meet the required standards. The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services to make sure they meet the right standards. It also works with providers to help them improve their service and make sure everyone gets safe, high-quality care that meets their needs.(re-write)
Identify and describe three signs of neglect, harm and abuse that are related to vulnerability factors within the elderly in Angus, Scotland.
Neglect, Harm and abuse
Abuse vs Neglect
Abuse and neglect, they both have different meanings, but are associated with the emotional and physical wellbeing of a person. Abuse means maltreatment of a person, both physically as well as psychologically, and neglect means the failure to give proper care to a person, both in terms of physical and or psychological. Improper use or practice is abusing something, and failing to do something is neglecting somebody.(Re-Write)
. Harm and abuse terminology
Adults – at risk of harm – Useful websites
http://www.dundeeprotects.co.uk/
Dundee protects website with resources and information on adults at risk of harm
Here you will find everything you need to know about what abuse is and signs/recognising abuse
3. What are the main types of abuse?
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
- Failure to thrive
- Emotional abuse
- Financial abuse
Types of harm Adult Support and Protection 2007
- Sexual
- Neglect
- Physical
- Psychological/emotional
- Institutional
- Verbal
- Financial
- Discriminating
- Self Harm
Abuse is the misuse of power, person and trust, whereas neglect is the deliberate act of forgetting and not caring. Abusing is harming someone or something, whereas neglect is not preventing the harmful action.
There are types of abuse which include physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, spiritual and financial. Neglect has also many types, such as physical, educational, medical and emotional neglect.
Physical abuse is when a person hits, slams, pulls hair, harms by the use of weaponry, murder, bites or burns etc., whereas physical neglect is failure or delay to provide healthcare, abandonment and expulsion. Neglect also includes leaving a child under inadequate supervision, nutrition, hygiene and clothing, and as well as in regards to safety and welfare.
Sexual abuse includes forced or unwanted sexual contact and harassment, and verbal abuse includes insult, blames and threats etc. Spiritually, a person is abused when he is deliberately prevented from following his beliefs and religious practices, and financial abuse means to steal, withhold money, or prevent access to employment and financial information around the household.
Psychological neglect is also different from psychological abuse, as neglecting a person means delaying or refusing to provide physiological care to a person, and allowing abusive behaviors. Emotional abuse is inadequate emotional as well as physical care, isolation, withholding care and love etc.
- Main risk factors for adults
- Families where there is a culture of violence
- High levels of personal care needs or physical needs – moving and handling, toileting, dressing etc
- Family dynamics
- Loss of familial relationships
- Being in a minority
- Over protection
- Families where there are other issues, mental illness, addiction, misuse of drugs
- Where the cared for individual manifests behaviour which is challenging
- The natural and main communication partner is no longer around
- Where there are poor care practices in organisations
7. Where is abuse/harm most likely to take place?
- Home 67%
- Care Home 22%
- Hospital 5%
Describe and evaluate two examples of risk enablement which promote individuals rights Within a care practice for the elderly in Scotland.
(Examples Below)
1. Risks
- Risks are part of everyday life
- Risks can be calculated, foreseen, unforeseen, minimal or major
- Risk taking is a right to make informed decisions about how we live our lives and take part in activities
2. Risk Assessment
Is to reduce the risk by controlling the hazard
But:
- The individual has right to make informed decisions
- Has a choice about own lifestyle
- Perception of risks and risk taking
- Social and cultural aspects
- Taking risks can have beneficial outcomes
Been increased in recent years primarily because of change from institutional care to community based care
- Increased awareness of accountability and fear of litigation
- Staff can be more cautious
- Rather than a balanced approach to risk being incorporated into care plan
- Media also plays a part
- May be proof of negligence
- Organisations have to manage rea
Needs to be put into correct context for see able risks
The service users that use the health care services should be treated with dignity and respect. The service users need to be safe from harm and abuse and have quality of care that they deserve.
Individuals dignity sense of worth
Choice
Safety
Social Justice
To promote well-being and prevent abuse and neglect from happening in the first place
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of anyone who has been subject to abuse or neglect
- Take action against those responsible for abuse or neglect taking place
- Learn lessons and make changes that could prevent similar abuse or neglect happening to other people (e.g. through learning and development programmes for staff).
To promote well-being and prevent abuse and neglect from happening in the first place
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of anyone who has been subject to abuse or neglect
- Take action against those responsible for abuse or neglect taking place
- Learn lessons and make changes that could prevent similar abuse or neglect happening to other people (e.g. through learning and development programmes for staff). (cqc.org.uk)
educare.co.uk
Some major indicators of risk include:
- physical symptoms such as injuries or loss of weight.
- existing self-harming.
- impaired cognitive functioning caused by brain injury, such as loss of memory and inability to concentrate.
- no parent or carer available to care for a child.
Risk factors for abuse
- Lack of mental capacity.
- Increasing age.
- Being physically dependent on others.
- Low self-esteem.
- Previous history of abuse.
- Negative experiences of disclosing abuse.
- Social isolation.
- Lack of access to health and social services or high-quality information.
Conclusion
