Handbook for Support Workers in Health and Social Care: A Person-Centred Approach

Support workers are crucial in the UK's health and social care systems,and this textbook provides an introduction to their core knowledge,legislation,and models of practice. It covers person-centred skills,communication,values,and working with people,and emphasizes continual professional development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Support workers are essential providers of care in the United Kingdom, often receiving high appreciation from the individuals they assist. Their roles and responsibilities are expanding in the face of evolving health and social care systems.

A Handbook for Support Workers in Health and Social Care acknowledges the valuable contributions of support workers and serves as an introductory guide to the essential knowledge, legislation, and models of practice required to work in various health and social care settings. This textbook focuses on developing essential person-centered skills that support workers need to possess, beginning with self-awareness and progressing to understanding their role within the organization and collaborative teamwork. It outlines relevant legislation and policies, including the Care Act (2014) and confidentiality. Communication, both written and in person, is a central theme, with a thorough exploration of key values such as compassion and dignity in relation to this. The book also includes a thought-provoking discussion of working with individuals, covering topics such as respecting choices, assessing risk, and safeguarding. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of being a competent practitioner and the significance of ongoing professional development.

The first textbook in this field, it offers comprehensive coverage of the core theory and practical knowledge necessary for support workers in health and social care. It includes case studies, tasks, and exercises to facilitate the reader's application of their learning. The authors, with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering support worker courses in higher education, provide ongoing professional development, bespoke training, and consultation to the health and social care workforce.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138036802