If you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book an invaluable resource in helping you to achieve the units on the role of the learning disability worker. You will find the book easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people's stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout the book so you can really get to grips with the subject.

Pack contains 4 items: 9780535500009 Your Role as a Learning Disability WorkerIntroduces understanding of the role of Learning Disability Worker and the responsibilities of supporting someone who has a learning disability. 9780435500016 Principles of Learning Disability SupportIntroduces the principles that are fundamental to supporting people who have a learning disability, such as person-centred values, respect for diversity, the importance of person-centred support, and the concepts of risk-taking and confidentiality. 9780435500023 Health and Safety in Learning Disability ServicesCovers the basic knowledge that learners need in order to carry out their work safely, including general health and safety, and specific areas of moving and positioning. 9780435500085 Protecting People with Learning Disabilities from AbuseIdentifies different types of abuse and the signs that may indicate that abuse is occurring. Also considers when and why people who have a learning disability may be particularly vulnerable to abuse, and looks at what a worker must do if abuse is suspected or disclosed, in line with local and national policy.

This book helps you to complete the role of the learning disability worker units of level 2 and 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

If you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book an invaluable resource in helping you to achieve the units on handling information. You will find the book easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people′s stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout the book so you can really get to grips with the subject.

Part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series, this title intends to support students on the social work degree. It seeks to confirm and strengthen social work values and principles so that the progress and successes achieved by 'Valuing People' can continue.

If you work with people with a learning disability and are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information to help your personal development, then An introduction to supporting people with a learning disability is for you. This book puts the person at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide.

If you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book invaluable in helping you to achieve the unit on Duty of Care. It will help you to understand how duty of care affects the people you support, their family carers, you and your employer. The book is easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people's stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout.