Write a short report defining person-centred values based on your understanding and workplace experiences.

Assignment Brief

TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care

Qualification Number: 610/4174/9

Unit: Work in a person-centred way

Unit reference number: K/651/1487

Level: 2

Credit value: 3

Assessment Type: Competency-Based Assessment

Overview: This assignment aims to assess your understanding and application of person- centred values in real work environments.You will demonstrate your ability to support individuals in a way that respects their dignity, identity, and preferences while considering their emotional and physical wellbeing.This will involve practical observation, professional discussions, written reports, and reflective journals.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome 1: Understand Person-Centred Values

Assessment Criteria:

1. Define person-centred values.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Write a short report defining person-centred values based on your understanding and workplace experiences.

1. Describe ways to put person-centred values into practice in your day-to-day work. Assessment Method: Reflective Journal

Task: Maintain a reflective journal for one week, documenting specific instances where you applied person-centred values in your practice.

1. Explain why it is important to work in a way that promotes person-centred values

when providing support to individuals. Assessment Method: Professional Discussion

Task: Engage in a 15-minute discussion with your supervisor or mentor to explain the importance of person-centred values in your role.

1. Describe ways to promote dignity in your day-to-day work. Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Be observed by your assessor while interacting with individuals, focusing on how you promote dignity in your practice.

1. Explain the importance of relationships significant to the individual being supported when working in a person-centred way.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Write a report explaining the significance of relationships in promoting person-centred care.

Learning Outcome 2: Understand Working in a Person-Centred Way Assessment Criteria:

1. Explain the importance of finding out the history, preferences, wishes, and needs of the individual.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Create a report on how you gather and utilize individual history and preferences in your care planning.

1. Explain why the changing needs of an individual must be reflected in their care and/or support plan.

Assessment Method: Knowledge-Based Assessment

Task: Write an explanation detailing the need for regular reviews of care plans.

1. Explain the importance of supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care.

Assessment Method: Professional Discussion

Task: Conduct a discussion with your supervisor on planning for future wellbeing and how you support individuals in these discussions.

Learning Outcome 3: Understand the Meaning of Mental Capacity

Assessment Criteria:

1. Identify relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to mental capacity. Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Research and write a report summarizing the key legislation regarding mental capacity.

1. Describe the term “capacity.”

Assessment Method: Knowledge-Based Assessment

Task: Provide a definition of mental capacity in your own words.

1. Explain why it is important to assume that an individual has capacity unless there is evidence that they do not.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Write a report discussing the presumption of capacity.

1. Explain what is meant by “consent.” Assessment Method: Knowledge-Based Assessment

Task: Provide a definition of consent and its importance in care.

1. Explain factors that can influence an individual’s mental capacity and ability to express consent.

Assessment Method: Reflective Journal

Task: In your reflective journal, note examples of factors affecting mental capacity observed in your practice.

1. Describe situations where an assessment of capacity might need to be undertaken. Assessment Method: Professional Discussion

Task: Discuss with your supervisor scenarios that necessitate a capacity assessment.

1. Explain the meaning and significance of best interest decisions or advance statements

regarding future care which the individual has already made.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Write a report explaining best interest decisions and advance care planning.

Learning Outcome 4: Be Able to Support the Individual to be Comfortable Assessment Criteria:

1. Demonstrate that where individuals have restricted movement or mobility, they are comfortable.

Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Be observed by your assessor while supporting an individual with mobility issues to ensure their comfort.

1. Describe the signs that an individual is in pain, discomfort, or emotional distress. Assessment Method: Knowledge-Based Assessment

Task: Write a list of signs that indicate pain or distress, based on your observations.

1. Apply appropriate steps to remove or minimize factors which may be causing pain, discomfort, or emotional distress to the individual.

Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Implement strategies to alleviate discomfort while being observed by your assessor.

1. Raise and report any concerns directly and appropriately with others concerned following agreed ways of working.

Assessment Method: Professional Discussion

Task: Discuss with your supervisor the procedures you follow when raising concerns about an individual`s wellbeing.

Learning Outcome 5: Be Able to Support the Individual’s Identity and Wellbeing Assessment Criteria:

1. Explain the ways in which individual identity and self-esteem are linked to emotional, spiritual wellbeing, and overall wellbeing.

Assessment Method: Written Report

Task: Write a report connecting identity, self-esteem, and wellbeing.

1. Demonstrate that own attitudes and behaviours promote emotional, spiritual wellbeing, and overall wellbeing of the individual.

Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Be observed interacting with an individual, focusing on promoting their emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

1. Demonstrate ways to support and encourage the individual’s own sense of identity and

self-esteem.

Assessment Method: Professional Discussion

Task: Discuss methods you use to support individuals in maintaining their identity.

1. Report any concerns about the individual’s emotional, spiritual wellbeing, and overall wellbeing to the appropriate person.

Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Demonstrate the reporting process for any concerns regarding an individual’s wellbeing.

Learning Outcome 6: Be Able to Support the Individual Using Person-Centred Values

Assessment Criteria:

1. Demonstrate a range of actions which promote person-centred values.

Assessment Method: Observation

Task: Be observed while implementing a range of actions in your practice that promote person-centred values.

Submission Requirements:

• All written reports should be typed and submitted electronically.
• The reflective journal should be maintained regularly and submitted along with other assessment materials.

• All discussions and observations will be recorded by your assessor.

Assessment Criteria:

Your work will be assessed based on the following:

è Relevance and depth of your responses.

è Application of person-centred values in practice.

è Engagement with individuals and their preferences.