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NISCC Safeguarding: Deprivation of Liberty
This badge is awarded to social care registrants who demonstrate that they understand what Deprivation of Liberty means and what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are. This is a pilot badge that NISCC are undertaking in partnership with ARC member organisations.
This badge is awarded to NISCC social care registrants who demonstrate that they understand what Deprivation of Liberty means and what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) are an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Mental Capacity Act allows restraints and restrictions to be used. By completing this badge social care registrants will be demonstrating that they understand what deprivation of liberty means and that they know how to appropriately apply the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards which their setting. Registrants can discuss this learning/badge with their manager and/or colleagues.
- Using the Adult Care Toolkit: Module 3: Safeguarding – work through the Deprivation of Liberty section and the two scenarios within the How to recognise abuse? Section: Meet Stephen and Meet Andrew, Jennifer and Tracey.
- Consider is the support you provide the least restrictive way of providing that support? Could what you do, or don’t do, deprive an individual of their liberty?
- Complete the Reflective Learning Activity: What is Deprivation of Liberty? – at the end of the DOL section and submit your answers to the following questions as your evidence of learning.
- What does deprivation of liberty mean?
- What are the types of restraint and when should these be used?
- Review your work setting and identify any types of restraint currently being practiced and why they are in place.
(150 words)
- Complete the Reflective Learning Scenario: Meet Stephen within the How to recognise abuse section and submit your answers to the following questions as your evidence of learning.
- Why was the action taken considered a deprivation of liberty if only taken by the key worker?
- Was it the correct action taken? Why?
- Could this be viewed as abuse? What type and why?
(150 words)
You can discuss and review your answers with your line manager/colleagues.
We will decline applications that do not provide enough evidence showing that you have met these criteria.
- You must be registered with NISCC and employed by one of the ARC member organisations involved in the pilot with NISCC.
- You must also have completed the SSSC Getting Started and Writing Evidence Open Badges.
You will need to provide answers to questions 3-4 of the criteria section with about 150 words each. You can write your answers on the badge application or provide a link to your own blog/portfolio/statement.
If you want to use a blog or ePortfolio entry as evidence, you might find our guide to preparing and publishing your evidence useful. We will also accept short audio or video statements if you prefer these formats.
Remember, the evidence you provide will be viewable by anyone who you show your badge to. Please don’t include confidential or private information within your statements.
Read Preparing and publishing your evidence to find out more about what’s required and to increase your chances of getting your badge approved first time.
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Northern Ireland Social Care Council
NISCC is the regulatory body for social care workers and social workers in NI. Through workforce regulation and professional development, we are helping to build a skilled and confident workforce which is equipped to deliver social care excellence.
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I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
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