CARE07042 2022 Social Care Practice Placement 2 (year 3)

Analyse how policies, legislation etc. underpin the provision of quality health and social care services as required in the agency. (Domain 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, 3.14)

Continue to build on the knowledge and understanding of social care issues and best practice through identifying, planning, delivering and evaluating an Action Project under supervision which meets the needs of the agency and its service users. (Domain 3.2, 3.15, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10,5.11 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19)​

Reflect on and evaluate the progression in their personal and professional development including skills and competencies that they have developed and utilized over the course of this and the previous placement. (Domain 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)

Demonstrate autonomy and accountability for professional qualification taking responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. (Domain 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.23)

Demonstrate further development of their interpersonal and professional relationships in working with service users, staff and management expressing a personalised professional identity manifesting solidarity with others. (Domain 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13)

Communicate effectively, upholding high ethical standards in an objective and sensitive manner using technology and creative methods as appropriate. 

(Domain 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7,2.8, 2.9, 2.12,  2.13, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17)

Demonstrate professionalism throughout the duration of the placement process. (Domain 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13)

Demonstrate professionalism throughout the duration of the placement experience. (Domain 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.13, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.14, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19)

Learning will occur through practical experiences under supervision on placement.

The assessment strategy comprises of assessment by the visiting tutor, a practice placement portfolio, a report from the Practice Educator, and Presentation. Students are required to achieve a pass mark in all elements of the module, to achieve an overall grade.  The module assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:

Practice Educator Report: Domain 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, Domain 2: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 1516, 2.17, Domain 3: 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14. Domain 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Domain 5: 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19. 

Portfolio: 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, Domain 2: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 1516, 2.17, Domain 3: 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14. Domain 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Domain 5: 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19. 

2 X Visiting Tutor Assessment: Domain 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, Domain 2: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 1516, 2.17, Domain 3: 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14. Domain 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Domain 5: 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19. 

Presentation at Review Day: Domain 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, Domain 2: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 1516, 2.17, Domain 3: 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14. Domain 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Domain 5: 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19. 

Repeat assessment procedures will adhere to ATU Sligo policies and procedures and will be discussed and decided at Examination Boards.  Repeat attendance on placement may only take place once.  All practice placement assessment components must be passed individually. If not, the practice placement is recorded as a fail and the student must repeat the entire placement at the next available sitting which is January of the following year. Students cannot progress to their next year of study without all components fully passed. 

This placement will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate and incorporate their learning from all
previous modules.

Students will build on and further develop the following skills and competencies:

LO 1 Analyse how policies, legislation etc. underpin the provision of quality health and social care services as required in the agency. (Domain 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, 3.14)

Students will demonstrate the ability to analyse the policies, legislation, and core competencies that will underpin their role as professional social care workers and provision of evidence-based and evidence-informed quality care. 

LO 2 Continue to build on the knowledge and understanding of social care issues and best practice through identifying, planning, delivering and evaluating an Action Project under supervision which meets the needs of the agency and its service users. (Domain 3.2, 3.15, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10,5.11 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19)​

Students will demonstrate their ability to undertake an Action Project which they must carry out following the Social Care Process ASPIRE (assessment, planning, intervention, review, and evaluation) model or similar. this must be responsive to the service user's needs/wishes or preferences and informed consent must be obtained.  This Action Project will be needs-led and evidence-based and enhance the quality of life for the service user/s. 

LO 3 Reflect on and evaluate the progression in their personal and professional development including skills and competencies that they have developed and utilised over the course of this and the previous placement. (Domain 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)

Students will engage in the evidence based practice approach of critical reflection, evaluating and analysing experiences on placement. Student will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the importance of continuous professional development in social care practice.

LO 4 Demonstrate autonomy and accountability for professional qualification taking responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. (Domain 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.23)

Students will be able to recognise personal responsibility and professional accountability for their actions and be able to justify professional decisions made. They will take responsibility for managing their own workload and completing all professional practice requirements as appropriate. Students will be able to understand the principles of professional decision-making and be able to make informed decisions within the context of competing demands including those relating to ethical conflicts and available resources. 

LO 5 Demonstrate further development of their interpersonal and professional relationships in working with service users, staff and management expressing a personalised professional identity manifesting solidarity with others. (Domain 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13)

Students will build upon their ability to engage with service users and other professionals to develop professional relationships. They will be able to understand and recognise the impact of personal values and life experience on professional practice and be able to manage this impact appropriately. 

LO 6 Communicate effectively, upholding high ethical standards in an objective and sensitive manner using technology and creative methods as appropriate. (Domain 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7,2.8, 2.9, 2.12,  2.13, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17)

Students will build upon their communicative engagement in the professional field of social care. Students will adapt their practice to the communication requirements of the service user and justify adaptations made. 

LO 7 Demonstrate professionalism throughout the duration of the placement process. (Domain 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13)

Students will ensure that they comply with all policies and procedures that underpin the professional practice placement process. They will adhere to policies and procedures both within the ATU but also within the placement organisation.

LO 8 Demonstrate professionalism throughout the duration of the placement experience. (Domain 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.13, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.14, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.19)

Students will ensure that they comply with all policies and procedures that underpin the professional practice placement experience. They will adhere to policies and procedures both within the ATU but also within the placement organisation. Students will demonstrate professionalism throughout placement in their conduct and interactions with all staff and services users throughout placement. Completion of and submission of all requirements of the placement in an organised and timely manner.