Unit 503 – champion equality, diversity and inclusion 1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as person not what their disability or diagnosis is, the focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some
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As a manager I need to put forward and informing vision and objectives for our home and what it represents. My words, actions and the way I behave towards equality and diversity should be encouraging, empathetic and a strong commitment to equality and opportunity. Making sure and implementing the homes policy towards equality, diversity and inclusion and having it accessible for all staff to read and to know where the information can be obtainable. As a manager I need to make sure that all the residents needs are meet by providing the correct external agency to meet their individual needs and abilities. Where I am in doubt I need to seek and make use of specialist and experts in equality, diversity and inclusion issues. I as a manager need to report any issues to the relevant approved authorities.
2.2 Challenge discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice
The residents within our home would have experienced some kind of discrimination in their life time. For example the residents will be discriminated against their mental illness by outside agencies if they tried to get a job. By implementing the home policy against discrimination and promoting and raising awareness with in the home and outside, this includes all the internal and external staff that help the home and help daemon straight the great effect it has on the
There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as person not what their disability or diagnosis is, the focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and
Key legislations and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings are:
1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
1.1 Explain Models of practices that underpin equality, and diversity and inclusions in own area of responsibility.
These barriers relate to individuals having differing personalities, if someone has lack of self-esteem or poor interpersonal interactions and communication it can affect the way they treat others. They may be unaware of how to support someone with needs that are new to them or struggle to identify resources needed to support a client. If staff are unable to provide information to the residents or carry out tasks they may need additional training to gather greater knowledge on equality, diversity and inclusion; when staff are unable to acknowledge differences it can mean that individuals are discriminated against unintentionally. This would then have an impact on relationships and rapport built between staff and clients and discourage the residents to work with the staff if they believe they are not being understood or their needs are not being met, this can have further impact on their mental health and wellbeing, therefore it is crucial that staff and management work alongside residents and their families or friends to ensure that their voice is heard especially when considering person centred care, as many vulnerable adults may not have the capacity to challenge discrimination.
UNIT 412: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTING
M3 Analyse the effectiveness of the methods used by public services to promote equality and diversity in society and within the service
The role of the Public Services in promoting Equality and Diversity .The methods used by Public Services to ensure they have a diverse workforce
In this assignment I am going to design a booklet explaining of how national initiatives promote anti-discriminatory practice. I am going to explain an assessment of the influences of a recent national policy initiative promoting anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care settings. Then I am going to evaluate the success of a recent initiative in promoting anti-discriminatory practice.
Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
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2.1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role.
2.2)Explain the possible consequences of not actively complying with legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity,equality,inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings.
2.1 Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role.
1.1) Explain Models of practises that underpin equality, and diversity and inclusions in own area of responsibility.