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Unit 301 – Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings

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Introduction

Communication is one of the most important skills to learn and develop in the Adult Social Care industry. Understanding individuals and being understood by others makes everyday tasks and activities easier for all involved. This study guide explains why good communication is essential for the social care worker.

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Contents

1. Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings.
1.1. Identify the different reasons people communicate.
1.2. Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult social care settings.

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2. Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual.
2.1. Compare ways to establish the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual.
2.2. Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication.
2.3. Describe a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs.
2.4. Explain why it is important to respond to an individual’s reactions when communicating.

3. Understand how to overcome barriers to communication.
3.1. Explain how individuals from different backgrounds may use communication methods in different ways.
3.2. Identify barriers to effective communication.
3.3. Explain how to overcome barriers to communication.
3.4. Describe strategies that can be used to clarify misunderstandings.
3.5. Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals to communicate effectively.

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4. Understand principles and practices relating to confidentiality.
4.1. Explain the meaning of the term “confidentiality”.
4.2. Describe ways to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication.
4.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns to agreed others.
4.4 Explain how and when to seek advice about confidentiality.

1. Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings.

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1.1. Identify the different reasons people communicate.

People communicate for lots of different reasons.

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At a basic level, we communicate to express a need (e.g. hunger, to go to the toilet etc.) or desire (e.g. book, xbox one etc.)

Communication also allows people to share things with one another. This could be ideas or experiences, feelings or opinions. Being able to communicate effectively allows individuals to feel as though they are being understood and are able to express themselves.

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Giving and receiving instructions and asking questions are also useful communicative techniques.

Communication is an essential skill for establishing and maintaining relationships as well as giving empathy, understanding and reassurance to others.

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1.2. Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult social care settings.

In adult social care settings, communication can affect relationships both positively and negatively.

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They help support staff to build bonds with individuals by showing empathy and kindness, helping and encouraging them with tasks and making them feel valued and included, which can lead to more self-confidence and higher self-esteem. It also builds trusts between two people.

Conversely, bad communication can discourage individuals and reduce their self-esteem.

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It is also important that support staff communicate well with one another, managers and other professionals to provide the best possible outcome for the individual.

2. Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual.

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2.1. Compare ways to establish the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual.

The communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual can be established in several ways.

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The easiest and most obvious way is to ask them how they prefer to communicate but, of course, this is not feasible for everybody.

A lot can be learned about how an individual prefers to communicate by observing them. Their facial expressions, gestures and behaviours can be a fantastic source of information. Watching how others interact with them can also give vital clues, especially if they know the individual well.

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You can also find out about an individual’s communication needs by speaking to others who know and understand them, such as their family, friends and other health and social care professionals. Their care plan should also explain how they like to communicate.

2.2. Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication.

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Effective communication can be promoted by considering a number of factors.

First and foremost, they should be comfortable in their environment. If an individual is anxious or uncomfortable it could inhibit their communication. Environmental factors include lighting, temperature, seating, noise levels and space.

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The individual may also be uncomfortable for other reasons, such as feeling poorly, anxious or angry.

You should examine the individual’s background, culture and beliefs as this could influence their ability to communicate effectively.

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Be positive and try to include the individual as often as possible in line with their preferences.

 

2.3. Describe a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs.

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2.4. Explain why it is important to respond to an individual’s reactions when communicating.

3. Understand how to overcome barriers to communication.

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3.1. Explain how individuals from different backgrounds may use communication methods in different ways.

3.2. Identify barriers to effective communication.

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3.3. Explain how to overcome barriers to communication.

3.4. Describe strategies that can be used to clarify misunderstandings.

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3.5. Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals to communicate effectively.

4. Understand principles and practices relating to confidentiality.

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4.1. Explain the meaning of the term “confidentiality”.

4.2. Describe ways to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication.

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4.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns to agreed others.

4.4 Explain how and when to seek advice about confidentiality.

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