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The assessment process is the back bone to any package of care and it is vital that it is personal and appropriate to the individual concerned. Although studies have found that there is no singular theory or understanding as to what the purpose of assessment is, there are different approaches and forms of assessment carried out in health and social care. These different approaches can sometimes result in different outcomes.

In this paper, the role of a social worker will be addressed. A Human Service professional has, in its hands, the responsibilities in the life of the clients and families they meet. The tremendous and arduous responsibilities they take on include, but are not limited to, the well-being and care of people and their communities. Such roles can be helping others manage the care of a family member, assisting individuals experiencing problems with family relations and conflicts, dealing with changes that come with growing old, aiding those suffering mental illness and or those individuals struggling with addictions. Briefly

The questioning and procedural models of social work assessment are also ‘process-focused’ and have similarities in making assumptions that expertise in determining the nature and resolution of the issues is not held by the individual but mainly by professionals or other people who are either directly or indirectly affected by the issues. The difference between the two assessments models is that the questioning model is referred as the process reflecting on the social workers agenda while the procedural model seen as policy

1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to assessment and planning of care or support.

In looking at this model I have found that many people have views that based on discrimination and prejudice they are embedded in today’s society, the attitudes and the surrounding environment often focuses on what a person lacks in terms of disability and focuses on condition or illness or a person’s lack of ability. To combat this prejudice within making space we use person centred care planning it is my responsibility to promote the use of this and to ensure that the support workers who deliver it are fully trained to do so. It is also

Identify with an individual the resources, support and assistance required to access and use selected services and facilities

Assessment tools are used in the care planning process to build up a holistic picture of an individual’s needs. When all the details have been recorded an assessment can be made and suitable care and support can be identified. A few of the assessment tools are information from the individual such as diaries, observations, medical histories and checklists.

| Describe ways in which care workers can empower Individuals (P3)Explain why it is important to take individual circumstances into account when planning care that will empower an individual, using relevant example from health and social care (P4)Discuss the extent to which individual circumstances can be taken into account when planning care that will empower them, using relevant examples from health and social care (M2)Assess the potential difficulties in taking individual circumstances into account when planning care that will empower an individual, making suggestions for improvement (D2)

This stage of the care plan cycle involves the care plan manger to ensure all those concerned in the care of the individual to receive a copy of the care plan and understand roles and responsibilities.

There are many forms I use to assess an individual’s needs. The first bit of the information comes from Derby City Council, which is called a outcome based support assessment. This is what they use to identify someone’s needs and how much care they require. The information on this document is great for Derby City to use, but I also need to do my own and adapt it so it’s easier for a care worker to understand as they are the ones who will be doing the care. It’s important that I read this document before going out to do my own care plan as it gives me a bit of back

Every individual has the right to communication as the Human Rights Act (1998) lists the freedom of expression as well as other rights relating to communication. As a support worker I have a moral obligation as well as adhering to the standards, codes of practice, guidelines, morals and law that govern my practice to ensure that communication needs are met. If an individual’s communication needs are not met then all aspects of their daily life can be affected such as not being able to communicate you are well and get help. This could be more severe in the case of abuse whereby the individual can’t communicate

2.2. Describe how to take into account the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual when planning care and support.

Leanne came to the office because she stated that her depression had worsened in recentmonths and that she was feeling nervous and panicky almost daily. She is 31 years old. Leanne

Another important consideration, from our readings, are the challenges to social workers to negotiate the various levels of systems to benefit their clients. On our unit, it is an expectation that the social service team can be flexible and work at multiple levels both internal and external. With our population, the social worker facilities the patients’ care through the health care system and social service to stabilize

Rankin and Regan (2004) described complex needs as being a framework rather than a label that determines service eligibility. The needs of people include breadth (range of need) and depth (severity); these factors