DK4N 04 (HSC318)Provide a home for children and young people
Elements of competence
HSC318.1 / Identify the needs, background and experiences of the children and young people for whom you are providing a homeHSC318.2 / Help children and young people to adjust to, and ensure they are safe and protected in your home
HSC318.3 / Support own family and other key people to accept, support and adjust to family life with the children and young people
About this Unit
For this Unit you have to accept and provide support for children and young people within your own home and family.
Scope
The scope is here to give you guidance on possible areas to be covered in this Unit. The terms in this section give you a list of options linked with items in the performance criteria. You need to provide evidence for any option related to your work area.
Communicate using: the families’ preferred spoken language; the use of signs; symbols; pictures; writing; objects of reference; communication passports; other non verbal forms of communication; human and technological aids to communication.
Danger could be: imminent; in the short term; in the medium term; in the longer term.
Harm and abuse within this Unit will cover: neglect; physical, emotional and sexual abuse; bullying; self-harm; reckless behaviour.
Key people include: family; friends; carers; others with whom the family has a supportive relationship.
Your knowledge and understanding for this Unit will relate to legal requirements and codes of practice applicable to the scope of your work and others with whom you work; the nature of the work you are undertaking; your role and level of responsibility within your organisation (eg whether you have responsibility to support the work of others); children and young people, parents, families, carers and others with whom you are required to work and the degree of autonomy you have for the management of your own work activities.
Values underpinning the whole of the Unit
The values underpinning this Unit have been derived from the key purpose statement[1], the statement of expectations from carers and people receiving services, relevant service standards and codes of practice for health and social care in the four UK countries. They can be found in the principles of Care Unit HSC34. To achieve this Unit you must demonstrate that you have applied the principles of care outlined in unit HSC34 in your practice and through your knowledge.
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
It is essential that you adhere to the Evidence Requirements for this Unit – please see details overleaf.
SPECIFIC Evidence Requirements for this unitSimulation:
- Simulation is NOT permitted for any part of this unit.
The following forms of evidence ARE mandatory:
- Direct Observation: Your assessor or an expert witness must observe you in real work activities which provide a significant amount of the performance criteria for most of the elements in this unit. For example how you collect information, make changes to care plans and share information with your colleagues.
- Reflective Account/professional discussion: These will be a description of your practice in particular situations such as how you provided a home for children.
Competence of performance and knowledge could also be demonstrated using a variety of evidence from the following:
- Questioning/professional discussion: May be used to provide evidence of knowledge, legislation, policies and procedures which cannot be fully evidenced through direct observation or reflective accounts. In addition the assessor/expert witness may also ask questions to clarify aspects of your practice.
- Expert Witness: A designated expert witness may provide direct observation of practice, questioning, professional discussion and feedback on reflective accounts.
- Witness testimony: Can be a confirmation or authentication of the activities described in your evidence which your assessor has not seen. This could be provided by a work colleague or service user.
- Products: These can be incident reports and may also be diary evidence of day to day practice in relation on how to resolve conflicts you are likely to meet.
GENERAL GUIDANCE
- Prior to commencing this unit you should agree and complete an assessment plan with your assessor which details the assessment methods you will be using, and the tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your competence.
- Evidence must be provided for ALL of the performance criteria ALL of the knowledge and the parts of the scope that are relevant to your job role.
- The evidence must reflect the policies and procedures of your workplace and be linked to current legislation, values and the principles of best practice within the Care Sector. This will include the National Service Standards for your areas of work and the individuals you care for.
- All evidence must relate to your own work practice.
Knowledge specification for this unit
Competent practice is a combination of the application of skills and knowledge informed by values and ethics. This specification details the knowledge and understanding required to carry out competent practice in the performance described in this unit.
When using this specification it is important to read the knowledge requirements in relation to expectations and requirements of your job role.
You need to provide evidence for ALL knowledge points listed below. There are a variety of ways this can be achieved so it is essential that you read the ‘knowledge evidence’ section of the Assessment Guidance.
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice: / Enter Evidence NumbersValues
1Legal and organisational requirements on equality, diversity, discrimination, rights, confidentiality, sharing of information and the rights of children and young people nationally, and through the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
2How you and your family can provide active support, place the preferences and best interests of children and young people at the centre of everything you do with them, whilst enabling them to take responsibility (as far as they are able and within any restrictions placed upon them) and make and communicate their own decisions about their lives and actions.
3Dilemmas between the child/young person’s needs, preferences, rights and their responsibilities for their own care and protection and your own and your families’ role, rights and responsibilities when providing a home for specific children and young people.
4How to deal with and challenge discrimination when providing a home for individuals.
Legislation and organisational policy and procedures
5Codes of practice and conduct, and standards and guidance relevant to your own and the roles, responsibilities, accountability and duties of others when providing a home for children and young people.
6Current local, UK legislation and organisational requirements, procedures and practices for:
(a)data protection, including recording, reporting, storage, security and sharing of information
(b)risk assessment and management when providing a home for children and young people
(c)protecting children and young people from danger, harm and abuse
(d)providing a home and family environment for children and young people
7Practice and service that promote and safeguard the well-being of children and young people placed within another person’s home and for those who are providing the home for individuals.
8Frameworks and guidance:
(a)assessment
(b)education
(c)health
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice: / Enter Evidence Numbers
9How to access records and information on children and young people for whom you are likely to provide a home.
10The purpose of, and arrangements for your support when providing a home and family environment for children and young people.
Theory and practice
11How and where to access information and support that can inform your practice when providing a home for children and young people.
12Government reports, inquiries and research relevant to providing a home for children and young people.
13Theories relevant to the individuals with whom you work, about aspects of human growth and development and how these can effect and be effected by the child/young person’s background, experiences and conditions and the provision of a secure home environment.
14The responsibilities and limits of your relationships with children and young people for whom you are providing a home.
15Principles of practice to enable you to balance the needs of children and young people and others within your home environment.
16The importance of stable family, adult and peer relationships and the impact of disruption, including placement disruption.
17Type of support for disabled children and young people.
18How to work with, and resolve conflicts that you are likely to meet.
19Principles for enabling the child/young person to become a full member of the household.
20The importance of discussing with family and network members, issues that have arisen and might arise from the child/young person living in your own home and how their needs for support can best be met.
21Factors to take account of when deciding how much information to divulge to family and network members.
22The differing reasons why families and networks may be apprehensive or anxious and how to address these and support the people involved.
23Issues that are likely to arise when the child/young person first moves in and how to support the child/young person to deal with these.
24The likely effect on family dynamics, relationships and roles when providing a home for a child/young person.
25Situations when family and network members may be at risk and how to assess and deal with these.
26The importance of openly acknowledging potential difficulties and conflicts.
HSC318.1Identify the needs, background and experiences of the children and young people for whom you are providing a home
Performance criteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
1You read the appropriate information about the needs, background and experience of children and young people for whom you are providing a home.
2Taking account of the age and level of development and understanding of the children and young people, you engage with them and support them to communicate with you about:
(a)their needs, background, experiences, wishes, preferences, interests and aspirations
(b)relationships with their parents, families, carers and friends
(c)how their needs, background, experiences, wishes, preferences, interests and aspirations, might effect them and your family
3You assess how the needs, background, experiences, wishes, preferences, interests and aspirations of children and young people:
(a)can be accommodated within your home
(b)may cause problems
(c)how you, the child/young person and your family may deal with any problems
4You inform all who will be involved with the children and young people of their needs, background, experiences, wishes, preferences, interests and aspirations within confidentiality agreements and according to legal and organisational requirements.
HSC318.2Help children and young people to adjust to, and ensure they are safe and protected in your home
Performance criteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
1You introduce children and young people to your family and key people in the families’ life in a way that they can understand.
DO = Direct ObservationRA = Reflective AccountQ = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work)WT = Witness Testimony
HSC318.2Help children and young people to adjust to, and ensure they are safe and protected in your home (cont)
Performance criteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
2You help the child/young person to settle into your home, giving them enough time, space and support, especially if they are distressed and anxious.
3You ensure that items that are personal, special and provide comfort to the child/young person are accommodated within your home and available for the child/young person’s use.
4You engage with children and young people using language and communication methods that they can understand, to help them to:
(a)communicate their thoughts, feelings, fears and aspirations
(b)see the benefits of living in your home both for themselves and for your family
(c)understand how your family and living arrangements work
(d)find their way around the house, where things are and where they can keep their own things
(e)understand any ground rules for living in your home, as appropriate to their age and stage of development
5You provide, and support your family and networks to provide a supporting welcome, appropriate to the child/young person’s age and level of development and understanding.
6You ensure that appropriate safety devices and procedures are used within your home to keep children and young people safe from danger, harm and abuse, without overprotecting them.
7You work with children and young people, as appropriate to their age and stage of development, giving them sufficient scope to:
(a)grow and develop socially, emotionally and intellectually
(b)make their own decisions, taking account of any restrictions placed upon them and other people
(c)develop and retain their friendship groups, without exposing them to unnecessary danger or overprotecting them
DO = Direct ObservationRA = Reflective AccountQ = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work)WT = Witness Testimony
HSC318.2Help children and young people to adjust to, and ensure they are safe and protected in your home (cont)
Performance criteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
8You report any serious incidents or causes for concern immediately to the appropriate people.
HSC318.3Support own family and other key people to accept, support and adjust to family life with the children and young people
Performance criteriaDO / RA / EW / Q / P / WT
1You encourage your family and social networks to:
(a)accept children and young people as family members
(b)help them to settle into and live in your home
(c)provide effective care and support for the child/young person
2You help your family to understand and come to terms with their own needs as a family member and those of children and young people requiring a home.
3You treat everyone fairly, balancing the needs of family members and those of children and young people requiring a home.
4You discuss and implement the requirements of the child/young person’s care plan, taking account of aspects that might effect family members and children and young people directly.
5You address any conflicts and disagreements openly, seeking and using external support, where necessary.
6You set in place strategies to protect your own family when the child/young person’s behaviour causes a risk to themselves and others.
DO = Direct ObservationRA = Reflective AccountQ = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work)WT = Witness Testimony
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Unit: DK4N 04 (HSC318) Provide a home for children and young people
[1]The key purpose identified for those working in health and social care settings is “to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes of people requiring health and/or social care”