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Unit 1 Promoting Quality Care

Unit 1 Promoting Quality Care. Recruitment and interview Policies Monitoring of practice. Recruitment. How can equality be promoted in the selection and recruitment of jobs?. Advertising of jobs. advertise in a wide range of areas to ensure different groups can access the job

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Unit 1 Promoting Quality Care

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  1. Unit 1 Promoting Quality Care Recruitment and interview Policies Monitoring of practice

  2. Recruitment • How can equality be promoted in the selection and recruitment of jobs?

  3. Advertising of jobs • advertise in a wide range of areas to ensure different groups can access the job • use an EOP logo to indicate they are EOP employers and encourage certain groups • analyse monitoring forms to make sure the system is working correctly • use of positive statements to indicate they are EOP employers and encourage certain groups • non discriminatory language in the advertisement so no one is put off from applying

  4. Interview • non-discriminatory questions so no illegal questions are asked • same questions to all to ensure all candidates get a fair interview • no personal questions that would disadvantage certain groups. • mixed panel to ensure fairer representation and balanced views • accessible time and place so that certain groups are not disadvantaged

  5. General • shortlist/appoint on merit - use fair criteria, no prejudice • legislation - to guide process and remain within regulatory frameworks • analysis of monitoring forms / data to ensure they are receiving applications from a wide range of groups • consult relevant commissions / legislation to ensure compliance with legal requirements

  6. Policies and Procedures • Enable the law to beimplemented within the workplace • Policies you need to know about; • Equal Opportunities Policies • Child Protection Policies • Bullying and Harassment Policies • Confidentiality Policies

  7. Policy components • policy statement • implementation plan • section on how the policy will be monitored • evaluation of the policy • targets to improve further performance You will need to learn and be able to recall these 5 parts

  8. Benefits of policies; PWUS • helps to prevent discrimination / bullying / raises awareness • ensures that they are treated fairly / with equality (not equally or the same) • promotes opportunity / gives choices • develops self-esteem / self-worth / self-confidence / feels respected / valued • helps them feel safe and secure • system of redress/know how to complain • pwus know what to expect eg confidentiality procedures • promotes trust / good relationships • give them rights

  9. Benefits of policies; Care Workers • helps them do their job effectively / raises awareness of… • ensures that they are treated fairly / with equality (not equally or the same) • guides them about good practice / legal requirements • helps to protect them from accusations/or discrimination/ feel safe • ensures that they are all working to the same high standards / goals • system of redress/know how to complain • promotes opportunities for staff eg job promotion • improve reputation of the setting • promotes trust / good relationships • give them rights

  10. Benefits of policies- organisation • Ensures quality • Ensure that staff are working within the law • Organisation runs smoothly • Protects against complaints/litigation

  11. Monitoring of standards • How do you think organisations can monitor whether or not they are promoting the rights of all (employees and PWUS)?

  12. Monitoring Quality Care • provide training for staff on policy/legislation/care values so they follow correct procedures • mentoring system to help staff and give them advice/support • monitor / observe / peer review their staff’s performance so they can reflect and improve • provide appropriate resources/equipment so they can do the job correctly • staff meetings to share concerns/communicate pwus needs/ share good practice • provide procedures / guidelines – to ensure staff work within the law and responsibly • good management structure/nominated member of staff - a clear hierarchy and procedures; approachable and effective managers • appraisals – to reflect current practice and look for improvements • target setting and time scales – to ensure actions/targets are met • feedback / survey - to see if policy is effective and being followed • inspection - to check and report back on the use of the policy

  13. Where to seek support • UK legislation • Policies • EHRC / Commissions • County court/high court • European Court of Human Rights • Citizens Advice Bureau • solicitor / lawyer • complaints procedure of organisation/complain to service provider • contact manager • police • care workers / practitioners / counsellors • councillors / MPs • Ofsted

  14. Exam Questions to try out • Jan 11: • 1e, 2a, b, and 4a, b, c • June 11: • 1c, d and 2b

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