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View Unit : Providing Independent Advocacy support

Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/3147
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Providing Independent Advocacy support
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
6
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
1.3 Health and Social Care
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from real work activities.

Simulation can only be used in exceptional circumstances for example:

Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the Independent Advocacy relationship developing.

Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External Verifier.

The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good practice in independent advocacy.

Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

Direct Observation is the required assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.

Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable and efficient mix of evidence gathering methods from the list below. This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the consistency of the candidate's performance can be established.

• Work products

• Professional discussion

• Candidate/ reflective accounts

• Questions asked by assessors

• Witness testimonies

• Projects/Assignments/RPL

• Case studies

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Establish safe boundaries to maintain the Advocacy relationship

1.1

Explain the Advocacy role to a range of people receiving Advocacy support

1.2

Conduct an introductory meeting which establishes key principles of Independent Advocacy

1.3

Identify a range of issues that can impact on the relationship

1.4

Identify limitations to the Independent Advocacy role

2

Establish the Advocacy relationship

2.1

Explain the potential benefits of Advocacy to the individual

2.2

Explain and establish a range of boundaries

2.3

Establish if Advocacy support is appropriate

2.4

Establish the individual’s requirements

2.5

Explain the complaints procedure of the Advocacy service

3

Assist the individual receiving Advocacy support to explore and make choices

3.1

Support access to information to enable the individual to make an informed choice

3.2

Support the individual to explore possible consequences of making a particular choice

3.3

Distinguish between the Advocate’s view and the choice made by the individual

3.4

Support the individual to make choices including decisions that may be considered unwise

3.5

Using principles of Independent Advocacy respond to individuals who choose to take risks

4

Construct an action plan

4.1

Support an individual to prioritise his/her goals

4.2

Agree a course of action with the individual receiving Advocacy support

4.3

Identify key individuals who will be involved in achieving the plan

4.4

Provide ongoing feedback to the individual

4.5

Review the action plan

4.6

Identify who to seek advice from when the action plan is threatened

5

Support the individual receiving Advocacy support to self advocate

5.1

Summarise the benefits of self advocacy

5.2

Use a range of techniques to support an individual to self advocate

5.3

Take actions to help individuals achieve their goals

6

Act on the instruction of the person receiving Advocacy support

6.1

Identify the wishes and feelings of an individual receiving Advocacy support

6.2

Agree a preferred course of action

6.3

Provide feedback on action taken to the individual

7

Review and end the Advocacy relationship

7.1

Support the individual to assess the outcomes of the Advocacy relationship

7.2

Support the individual to establish if further assistance is needed

7.3

Decide when and how to end the advocacy relationship

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