Foundations for practice eBooks


        
 
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Health and safety for social service workers



This eBook provides underpinning information and context for all care and support workers. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide, nor is it intended to replace employers’ guides and procedures. Although this learning resource has been designed to enable you to develop knowledge and to promote good practice all your work, you may find it particularly helpful if you are undertaking, or are about to undertake, a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Service and Healthcare.

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Communication and relationships



Of all the areas of care and support practice, communication and the development of relationships determine how the job is done, as well as what is done. In this eBook we explore the various aspects of the knowledge and skills in communication you will need in order to be an effective social service worker. Although this learning resource has been designed to enable you to develop knowledge and to promote good practice all your work, you may find it particularly helpful if you are undertaking, or are about to undertake, a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Service and Healthcare.

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Principles of care



The Principles of Care eBook has been designed to help readers develop better understanding of the principles and values which underpin social service practice. These principles are the keystones upon which your care and support practice rests. If yo adhere to these principles, you will meet the expectations of your employers, the SSSC, people who use services and, most importantly, yourself. Although this learning resource has been designed to enable you to develop knowledge and to promote good practice all your work, you may find it particularly helpful if you are undertaking, or are about to undertake, a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Service and Healthcare.

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Maintaining your learning and development



In this eBook we explore various aspects of the knowledge and skills you will need to continue to develop and learn new thing, and continue to be an effective social service worker. Although this learning resource has been designed to enable you to develop knowledge and to promote good practice all your work, you may find it particularly helpful if you are undertaking, or are about to undertake, a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Service and Healthcare.

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