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Protecting people who have a learning disability from abuse
- Author:
- POUNTNEY Jackie
- Publisher:
- Heinemann
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 64p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Meets the learning outcomes for the unit, with a range of features to make the learning stimulating and interesting. The book provides all necessary underpinning knowledge and careful linking to the relevant NVQ. Covers both Levels 2 and 3, so learners will have everything they need for their stage of study. Table of Contents 1. Understanding the nature of abuse and neglect 2. What makes people with learning disabilities vulnerable to abuse and neglect 3. Policies and procedures relating to abuse and neglect 4. Responding to suspected abuse and neglect 5. Responding to a disclosure of abuse 6. Blowing the whistle on bad practices 7. Getting further information and advice.
Your role as a learning disability worker
- Author:
- POUNTNEY Jackie
- Publisher:
- Heinemann; British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 92p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Introduces understanding of the role of Learning Disability Worker and the responsibilities of supporting someone who has a learning disability. The book meets the learning outcomes for the unit, with a range of features to make the learning stimulating and interesting. Written by BILD, so learners can be sure of relevant and reliable content, the book provides all necessary underpinning knowledge and careful linking to the relevant NVQ.
Handling information for a learning disability worker
- Authors:
- BARCHAM Lesley, POUNTNEY Jackie
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This practical textbook is to support social care staff working with learning disabilities to handle information effectively. The first chapter, understanding requirements for handling information in health and social care settings, looks at the type of information required, legislation and codes of practice and the importance of having secure system for recording and storing information. Subsequent chapters discuss maintaining records in line with agreed ways of working and supporting others to handle information, including people with a learning disability, carers, friends and colleagues. Each chapter begins with a story from a service user or care worker and on outline of the chapters key learning objectives. Chapters also contain thinking points to aid reflective practice, examples of good practice, and activities. The textbook covers material to support Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care and the Common Induction Standard on Personal Development.
The role of the learning disability worker
- Authors:
- BARCHAM Lesley, POUNTNEY Jackie
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters; British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This practical textbook is aimed at social care staff working with people with learning disabilities to help them the role of the learning disability worker. This includes personal assistants, volunteers, managers supporting services, or personal budget users planning to train a personal assistant. Chapters cover: understanding working relationships when supporting people with a learning disability; working in ways that are agreed with your employer and following policies and procedures; and working in partnership with families, carers and advocates. Each chapter contains clear learning objectives, thinking points to aid reflective practice, examples of good practice, and activities. The contents also links to the Common Induction Standards and the module on the role of the health and social care worker from level 2 and 3 diplomas in health and social care