Values, Equality & Diversity
Information relating to the Duty of Care, Equality and Diversity.
Course Objectives
- Understanding Duty of Care and its importance in a variety of difficult situations.
- Understanding the importance of equality and inclusion and its purpose in everyday life.
- Working with people as individuals and respecting their values and beliefs.
- Have the knowledge to ensure that we support equal opportunities.
- Understanding the principles that underpin privacy and dignity
- Develop the knowledge to support individuals and promote independence.
Gillian Buxton
After graduating from University Gillian taught outdoor education for over 10 years and since 1999 she has worked at the Community of St Anthony and St Elias, an organisation which works to promote the independence of service users, mostly from the mental health sector, all of a very challenging nature. She has worked as both Support Worker, Registered Manager and Training Manager. She qualified as a General Services Association Tutor in January 2004 and a NUCO First Aid Instructor in 2014.
Venue
Insurance
Certification
I had a week long training induction, very thorough, and since then updates on physical intervention, breakaway, Asperger’s…the induction gives additional skills and is tailored to the people who live here.