social care: specific needs, vulnerability, workers.

Question 1

what are some examples of additional needs?

Answer 1

learning.
physical.
sensory.

Question 2

why might an adult be vulnerable?

Answer 2

mental health concerns, disability, age or illness.

Question 3

why might a child be vulnerable?

Answer 3

living in a dysfunctional and chaotic household.
parental substance abuse/ use, domestic violence, parental mental health concerns, criminality, history of abuse, familial child sexual abuse, risk forced forced marriage, physical and emotional abuse and neglect.

Question 4

what are the responsibilities of a social worker?

Answer 4

solve problems- home life, needs, addiction.
protect from harm and abuse.

Question 5

what are the solutions for a social worker when investigating a dysfunctional family?

Answer 5

put people in foster care.

Question 6

what are the three main things social workers should do?

Answer 6

organise, plan, decide.

Question 7

what is foster care?

Answer 7

stable family, safe environment.
short/ long term.- prior to adoption, residential home, independent living.

Question 8

what is residential care?

Answer 8

high quality care for those with complex needs.
supported by trained carers and educational staff.

Question 9

what is a youth worker?

Answer 9

supports 11-25 year olds.
informal and personal learning opportunities.
helps with: identify, decision making, problem solving and communication.

Question 10

what is a support worker?

Answer 10

lead activity.
assist with daily tasks eg: bill- nothing healthcare.

Question 11

what are some examples of specific needs?

Answer 11

learning difficulties/ disabilities: (dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, ADHD/ ADD, downs syndrome.)
sensory impairments: hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste.
long term health issues: (cystic fibrosis, cancer, diabetes.)

Question 12

what support is available tot hose who have specific needs?

Answer 12

occupational therapist.
counsellor.
social worker.
EHCP.
SENCO.
teaching assistant.
advocate.

Question 13

what are some examples of specific learning difficulties?

Answer 13

ADD, OCD, autistic spectrum disorder, anxiety, Tourette’s, ODD, developmental co-ordination disorder, gifted, sensory interaction, auditory processing, depression, ADHD.

Question 14

what type of care is available?

Answer 14

residential care, respite care, domiciliary care, supported living, day centre, nursing care home.

Question 15

who is residential care for, how long is it available for and what’s provided?

Answer 15

anyone.
as long as needed. long term.
everything at home + support, 24 hour care, educational activities.

Question 16

what is respite care, who is it for and what do they do?

Answer 16

caring for a loved ones can be demanding.
given by trained professionals to give families support.
families can have relief for a short period of time.
in individuals home and residential care home.

Question 17

what is domiciliary care, who provided and what does it support?

Answer 17

care workers visit individuals homes.
helps with: personal care and daily living.
if an individual requires specialist training eg: feeding tube a carer can manage it if they are trained to.

Question 18

what is the supported living scheme?

Answer 18

accommodation in community, people live independently with extra support available if needed.
care co-ordinated make sure high levels support is right for the individual.
eg: weekly drop-in or more intensive daily visits.

Question 19

what is a day centre?

Answer 19

staff on site to provide services eg: bathing, hair care and chiropody.
run social and leisure activities.
vary in types of services provided.

Question 20

what is a nursing care home?

Answer 20

similar to residential.
registered nurses supporting those with complex needs.