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AC/AHSCP Legislation, Policy and Guidance 2021
This badge will help learners to critically analyse their practice by considering the relevant legal framework, national policies, local guidance and operational instructions that influence day to day practice with people who use statutory Social Work services. It will help consolidate knowledge about current legislation and human rights. It will allow learners to demonstrate working to ethical principles and professional codes of conduct.
This badge will help a NQSW evidence their progression towards the following standards:
Standard 1 – Developing confidence and competence in the process of assessment using critical thinking skills and analysis to inform professional judgement and decision making.
Standard 2 – Collaborate effectively with service users and others to plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Standard 3 – Positively promoting the wellbeing, support and protection of children and adults at risk of harm.
Standard 4 -Developing competence and confidence in the professional Social Work role and in managing complexity in professional decision making, drawing on research, evidence and best practice.
Standard 5 – Demonstrating the habits of a practitioner-researcher through routine continuous learning and enquiry with which to encourage and support the learning of self and others.
It also links to OTHER BADGES: “preparing for assessment” and “completing an assessment” badges which when all 3 are completed evidences the larger “Assessment” badge.
Also may link to these badges: Legislation,policy & guidance/ Protecting People,/ Multi-agency working/Direct work/ evidence-informed practice ( cross reference where appropriate)
| Complete H&SC Standards Open Badge |
| Access the Corporate Intranet to familiarise yourself with Angus Council’s policies and operational instructions pertinent to your role and responsibilities |
| Complete e-learning modules (available on Always Learning):
Data Protection Information Governance |
| Research Scottish Government Website https://www2.gov.scot/ and key text “Social Care & the Law in Scotland” MacLean, Skinner & Surtees to identify national policies & appropriate legislation relevant to your workplace setting. |
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| Share evidence you have completed the Health & Social Care Standards open badge |
| Upload screenshot of certificate of completed e-learning modules-Data Protection and Information Governance. |
| Upload evidence of a discussion with your manager or mentor relating to a current case which demonstrates your knowledge and application of: 2 pieces of legislation, policy context and local guidance |
Badge issuer
These badges are issued jointly by Angus Council and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.
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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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