This unit is one of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- 1. Understand self-directed support
- 1.1 Explain the principles underpinning self-directed support and how this differs from traditional support
- 1.2 Explain the benefits of an individual having self-directed support
- 1.3 Explain how legislation, policy or guidance underpin self-directed support
- 1.4 Explain what the following terms mean: a. indicative allocation b. supported self assessment c. support plan d. outcome focused review
- 1.5 Outline the possible barriers to self-directed support.
- 2. Understand how to support an individual to direct their own support and develop their support
plan
- 2.1 Explain how to use person-centred thinking to enable individuals to think about what is important to them, and how they want to be supported
- 2.2 Explain how individuals can direct their own support if they do not have a personal budget
- 2.3 Explain how person-centred planning can be used to inform a support plan
- 2.4 Explain the roles of others who can assist individuals in developing their support plan
- 2.5 Describe different ways that individuals can develop a support plan
- 2.6 Describe a range of person-centred thinking tools that can be used to help individuals think about different ways they can spend their personal budget
- 2.7 Describe what might be included in the costings for a support plan.
- 3. Understand the different ways that people can use their personal budget
- 3.1 Explain the different ways that individuals can use their personal budget to buy support
- 3.2 Research innovative ways that individuals can spend their personal budget other than buying social care services
- 3.3 Explain what restrictions may be imposed on personal budgets
- 3.4 Describe the criteria that are used to sign off a support plan
- 3.5 Describe a person-centred approach to risk that ensures that individuals have what is important to them whilst staying healthy and safe.
- 4. Understand the outcome focused review process
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