Agreed ways of working with each individual
will be detailed in care plans
. They ensure that you are working within the law and providing care and support that meet the needs of the individual. If you don’t follow the agreed ways of working, you could harm yourself or others without meaning to.
Why it is important to adhere to the agreed boundaries of the job role?
It is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role as this sets out boundaries in your job role,
enables you to know your role and responsibilities
. Knowing your own level of competence and skills, knowing your job description.
Agreed ways of working include
policies and procedures that explain what employers expect of their workers
. It could include. ways of supporting individuals who need care and support set out in their care plan and other policies such as moving and handling, health and safety and safeguarding.
If you step outside of the boundaries of your roles and responsibilities that have been set by your job description, you could
run the risk of putting the health, safety and emotional well
-being of service users, yourself or your colleagues at risk.
What are the NHS agreed ways of working?
- their safety and welfare is protected by ensuring that their care plan is followed and carried out in agreed, safe ways.
- the care that they receive meets their needs by involving them and their carer
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or support network in the planning, review and delivery of their care.
WHAT DOES agreed scope of the job role mean?
It’s important to adhere to agreed scope of your job role as you have agreed with your job description within your contract, so it’s
your legal obligation to work within it
. By following your job role you are working alongside your company’s policies and procedures and giving the best quality of care you can.
Why is important to work within the limits of your own role and responsibilities?
It is
important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role as this sets out boundaries in your job role
, enables you to know your role and responsibilities. Knowing your own level of competence and skills, knowing your job description.
What is an example of duty of care?
This duty of care only applies in areas where you rely on them. For example, a
doctor would owe you a duty of care to make sure that they give you proper medical attention
, but would not owe you a duty of care in other areas like taking care of your finances.
What are the 4 main working relationships in care?
The main working relationships in health and social care can be categorised in four ways: ∎
individuals and their friends and family
∎ your colleagues and managers ∎ people from other workplaces, including advocates. ∎ volunteers and community groups.
What is it meant by duty of care?
The “duty of care” refers to
the obligations placed on people to act towards others in a certain way, in accordance with certain standards
. The term can have a different meaning depending on the legal context in which it is being used.
What are some examples of professional boundaries?
- Not discussing a client’s private health information with others;
- Keeping work contact numbers separate to your personal contact numbers;
- Not performing additional favours for clients, outside of the scope of your role.
What are your responsibilities to the individuals you support?
1.3a Describe their responsibilities to the individuals they support. … You have
a duty of care to reasonably ensure that the individuals you support are protected from harm and abuse
. You should work in a person-centred way, protect an individual’s rights and promote their interests, health and well-being.
Why is it important that you do not exceed your scope of responsibilities?
If your employer asks you to do something extra, beyond your usual duties, showing her you’re a team player may be a
better career move than
refusing. Sticking within the scope of your job description sometimes makes better sense.
What are the agreed ways of working and legislation?
Agreed ways of working are
an organisation’s policies and procedures
. This includes those less formally documented by individual employers and the self- employed as well as formal policies. Legislation is laws and the government guidance on the legal rules that affect people in society.
What are the main duties and responsibilities of a care worker?
booking and going with people to appointments
.
helping with personal care such
as support with showering and dressing. supporting people with eating and drinking. monitoring individuals’ conditions by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and possibly helping with medication.
What is a working relationship in care?
A working relationship is
a relationship where time is spent with both colleagues and service user during working hours
. This relationship means there is little or no contact out of working hours. The relationship is strictly professional.
