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Who is the Event for?
This
event is designed to enable delegates to gain a greater insight into the
complex nature of providing support to service users with varying needs
and expectations. Units of study within this training event cover a
range of topics related to the provision of effective support within a
professional setting.
This
event gives delegates an opportunity to learn more about the complexity
and constraints of providing appropriate support to service users within
the context of sheltered and supported housing.
During
this event, you will consider the principles of providing support in
ways that assist service users to lead as independent a life as possible
whilst providing (or arranging) appropriate assistance as required to
achieve this aim. You will explore your responsibilities as a
professional support worker in relation to the support needs of
individual service users and how to assess these efficiently and
fairly. You will reflect upon the importance of consulting with users
with regard to their support needs and promoting a ‘person centred
approach’ when doing so.
Event Content
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Principles
of Providing Support
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Assessing
the Support Needs of Service Users and Proving Appropriate Support
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Clients
with Special Needs Providing Support to Adults with :
a.
Mental Illness
b.
Learning Disabilities
c.
Sensory Loss
d.
Physical Disabilities
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Protecting
Vulnerable Adults from Abuse
What you should be able to
do by the end of the event
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Define the
meaning of “Support” in relation to the services offered within
sheltered/supported housing
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Describe
sources of support available to service users
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Explain
the appropriate action to provide/obtain support within the constraints
of the role of sheltered/supported housing
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Plan and
organise a support planning session effectively
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Identify
needs and wants of individual service users and prioritise the same in
relation to appropriate support planning
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List the
benefits of using structured support plan documentation
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Identify
what is useful information that could be listed in support plan
documentation
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Demonstrate effective methods that can be used to help to establish the
support needs of service users
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Complete a
support plan that clearly identifies support need and how this will be
met
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Identify
myths and stereotypes surrounding people with special needs
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Describe
the negative effects of stereotyping and labelling
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Identify
what may help or hinder people with specific special needs
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Suggest
realistic approaches to supporting clients with special needs
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Examine
difficult issues and dilemmas facing professional workers
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Address
some of the key issues around the management of providing service to
those with special needs including learning difficulties, sensory loss,
physical disabilities and mental illness
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Define the
meaning of the word “Abuse” in the context of vulnerable adults –
specifically service users within sheltered/supported housing
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List the
many types of abuse
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Identify
signs that could indicate possible abuse
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Describe
sources of support for victims, perpetrators and staff
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Explain
appropriate action that can be taken within the constraints of the role
of sheltered/supported housing staff
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Address
some of the key issues around the management of abuse cases
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