Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health,...

Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity – In the literal sense the word ‘diversity’ means different. Through diversity we recognise the uniqueness of the individual and value these differences. Diversity can consist of factors which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style. However, certain characteristics are protected under discrimination such as gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability and age. Equality – Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the†¦show more content†¦The Blue Badge parking scheme is organised by the local council and Llanerchrugog Hall is a participant; the scheme allocates permits for parking spaces that are often wider and closer to the destination e.g. supermarket entrance. This scheme promote equality by addressing the needs of those with disabilities that effect their mobility and by participating in the scheme we are making a conscious effort to bring service user’s needs in line with able bodied people who can walk longer distances. Inclusive practice can support diversity through a variety of means from the way kitchens operate by including kosher and halal meats, to the facilitation of prayer space for colleague/service user religious beliefs. Outcome 2: Be able to work in an inclusive way 1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role I generally believe in treating all people as I would like to be treated, with respect and courtesy; as a carer I regularly deal with two different groups of people – service users and colleagues. A consistent part of my job is to meet the needs of service users who would fall under the disabilities characteristic in the Equality Act 2010. Legislation that applies to my work role is outline in the company Equality policy andShow MoreRelatedUnit 4222-303 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings1578 Words   |  7 PagesUnit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Equality Equality is the term for treating people fairly and offering the same chances, it’s not all about treating everyone in the same way, but recognising everyone is different, and they all have very different needs, but making sure they are met Unit 4222-303 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health,... Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Equality Equality is the term for treating people fairly and offering the same chances, it’s not all about treating everyone in the same way, but recognising everyone is different, and they all have very different needs, but making sure they are met. These different needs could be race, age, physical health, mental health, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs and creeds. In the workplace, there are many service users, 13 altogether, and each of them have a variety of needs. Some with†¦show more content†¦On a larger scale however, the organisation has just taken a massive step forward. This is to do with the funding for one on one hours. The manager has managed to gain equal one on one hours for every service user. This means that for once in the organisations existence they can provide an equal service, to each individual and the will all have an equal amount of support. This is demonstrates inclusive practice leading to equality, however each set of hours can be different for each service user which embraces diversity. Outcome 2 Be able to work in an inclusive way 1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role. Legislation that underpins the way I work and I have to always take in to consideration, is in abundance. For example there are: †¢ Race Relations Act 2003 †¢ Sex Discrimination Act 2005 †¢ The Employment Equality (Age) regulation 2006 †¢ Disability Discrimination Act 1995 †¢ Disability Discrimination Act 2005 †¢ The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 †¢ Human Rights Act †¢ Equality Act Only to name a few. Though the acts or regulations regarding employment don’t affect me at this immediate moment, they have done during my application process and is worth bearing in mind, if I ever want to progress to a manager level. From theShow MoreRelatedUnit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion1112 Words   |  5 PagesUnit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity – In the literal sense the word ‘diversity’ means different. Through diversity we recognise the uniqueness of the individual and value these differences. Diversity can consist of factors which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style