Care Certificate Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults Name:.. Date:. Page 1 of 20
Introduction Care Certificate Standard 10: Safeguarding Adults This Standard has four learning outcomes:- 1. Understand the principles of safeguarding adults 2. Reduce the likelihood of abuse 3. Respond to suspected of disclosed abuse 4. Protect people from harm and abuse locally and nationally Each learning outcome has assessment criteria. The learning outcome states what you must know, or be able to do in your role as a health and social care worker. The learning outcomes have assessment criteria stating what you need to do to achieve the learning outcome. Your ability to meet the assessment criteria and achieve the learning outcomes for each standard will be assessed by a nominated colleague/s or an external assessor/s. Assessment criteria that require you to show you are able to do something require an observation of your performance. This means your assessor/nominated colleague will watch you performing your duties at work. The elearning course you have completed covered all of the knowledge required for this unit. However, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by completing the questions in this pack; in a one to one discussion or as part of a group exercise. If your assessor asks you to complete written questions, please answer the questions in this pack as fully as you can, it may help you to refer to your notes from the elearning course. When you have finished the questions you must pass them to your assessor. Page 2 of 20
You must not copy your answers from any source as this will be viewed as plagiarism. If you wish to introduce information or quotes from other sources you must reference them. For example, Jones, (2014) said, Safeguarding means looking after or Safeguarding means looking after Source: www.ifound this.co.uk or Safeguarding means looking after Source: Safeguarding Now Magazine. 2014 Creating a portfolio You will be required to create a portfolio of your work towards the Care Certificate. This means you will need to put all of your work in a folder and keep this safe. Your assessor/nominated colleague will assess your work for each standard and decide if you have met the required level of competence in the assessment criteria. Your portfolio will be your evidence of having completed all, or part of the Care Certificate. You will need to keep it in a safe place because you may be required to show it to others during your current employment and if you change your job. Page 3 of 20
Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults Assessment methods The following assessment criteria must be observed. 10.1j Demonstrating the importance of ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect when providing health and care services Has this been observed? Yes/No Your assessor may record their observation on the document provided at the back of this workbook or on the documentation used within your workplace. A copy of the observation report will be placed in your portfolio. Page 4 of 20
Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults Questions Learning Outcome 10.1 - Understand the principles of safeguarding adults 10.1a Explain the term safeguarding adults Page 5 of 20
10.1b Explain your own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals 10.1c List the main types of abuse Page 6 of 20
10.1d Describe what constitutes harm Page 7 of 20
10.1e Explain why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse 10.1f Describe what constitutes restrictive practices Page 8 of 20
10.1g List the possible indicators of abuse 10.1h Describe the nature and scope of harm to and abuse of adults at risk Page 9 of 20
10.1i List a range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect 10.1k Describe where you can get information and advice about your role and responsibilities in preventing and protecting individuals from harm and abuse Page 10 of 20
Learning Outcome 10.2 Reduce the likelihood of abuse 10.2a Describe how care environments can promote or undermine people s dignity and rights 10.2b Explain the importance of individualised, person centred care Page 11 of 20
10.2c Explain how you would apply the basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe Page 12 of 20
10.2d Explain the local arrangements for the implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Adult s policies and procedures 10.2e List ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention Page 13 of 20
10.2f Explain how a clear complaints procedure reduces the likelihood of abuse Page 14 of 20
Learning Outcome 10.3 Respond to suspected or disclosed abuse 10.3a Explain what you would do if abuse of an adult is suspected; including how to raise concerns within local whistleblowing policy procedures Page 15 of 20
Learning Outcome 10.4 Protect people from harm and abuse - locally and nationally 10.4a List relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding adults Page 16 of 20
10.4b Explain the importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies 10.4c Describe the actions to take if they experience barriers in altering or referring to relevant agencies Page 17 of 20
Feedback Form Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults Standard Competence Met (tick) Date 10.1a 10.2a 10.1b 10.2b 10.1c 10.2c 10.1d 10.2d 10.1e 10.2e 10.1f 10.2f 10.1g 10.3a 10.1h 10.4a 10.1i 10.4b Standard Competence Met (tick) 10.1k 10.4c Please provide constructive feedback to enable learner to demonstrate competence Date Date agreed for resubmission of work Assessor... Date. Learner... Date. Page 18 of 20
Feedback Form Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults - continued Please provide constructive feedback to enable learner to demonstrate competence Date agreed for resubmission of work Assessor... Date. Learner... Date. Page 19 of 20
Observation Form Care Certificate Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults Standard Competence Met (tick) Date 10.1j Please record your observation of the learner s performance in relation to the assessment criteria above. Date agreed for resubmission of work Assessor... Date. Learner... Date. Page 20 of 20