Personal development for learning disability workers

Personal development for learning disability workers
Author: Lesley Barcham
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2011-06-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857256106

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 Personal Development. It will help you to become a person-centred worker, to reflect on your own performance and to develop a plan for your future development. 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.

Handling Information for a Learning Disability Worker

Handling Information for a Learning Disability Worker
Author: Lesley Barcham
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2011-11-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857256351

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.

Health and Safety for Learning Disability Workers

Health and Safety for Learning Disability Workers
Author: Alice Bradley
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857256424

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 Health and Safety. 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.

Person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability

Person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability
Author: Liz Tilly
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-07-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857256262

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 Person Centred Approaches. It explains person centred values, how they must influence all aspects of your work and shows how to support active participation and choice. 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.

An introduction to supporting people with a learning disability

An introduction to supporting people with a learning disability
Author: Elaine Hardie
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2012-02-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857257110

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.

Communicating effectively with people with a learning disability

Communicating effectively with people with a learning disability
Author: Sue Thurman
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2011-05-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857255118

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 Communicating effectively. It explain how communication affects all aspects of your work, including relationships, and provides guidance on how to overcome barriers to good communication. 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.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

Promoting Positive Behaviour
Author: Sharon Paley
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-10-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857257137

This book will support your learning about promoting positive behaviour and can be used to achieve the level 3 unit – Promote positive behaviour.

Next steps in supporting people with autistic spectrum condition

Next steps in supporting people with autistic spectrum condition
Author: Sue Hatton
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-10-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857257072

If you work with people with autistic spectrum condition and are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information to help your personal development, then Next steps in supporting people with autistic spectrum condition is for you. This book puts the person with autism 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 it is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide.

The role of the learning disability worker

The role of the learning disability worker
Author: Jackie Pountney
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-07-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857256386

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.

Learning Disabilities Care A Care Worker Handbook

Learning Disabilities Care A Care Worker Handbook
Author: Tina Marshall
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2012-12-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1444189484

Working with people with Learning Disabilities? Training in Learning Disabilities care? You don't have to go it alone! Caring for people with Learning Disabilities is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in Health and Social Care. But with a range of awards, certificates and pathways available to work-based learners it can be a confusing area. That's why we've put together a one-stop handbook to support your training and continuing professional development in caring for people with learning disabilities. Here in one place is all the topic knowledge, assessment support and practical advice you will need for a range of learning disabilities qualifications. Core topics are linked to the specific learning and assessment objectives you need to cover for up to 22 QCF units. Case studies tie learning into the many different situations and roles across Home Care, Residential Care, NHS and Private Settings. This book is especially useful for candidates taking the: Level 2 Award in Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate in Learning Disabilities Level 3 Award in Learning Disabilities Level 3 Certificate in Learning Disabilities It's also a must have reference for those who want to brush up skills and knowledge from previous qualifications. So whatever your level of specialism, give yourself the tools you need to survive and support your clients with learning disabilities.