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13 May 2024

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Objectives

Individual Learning Session: Carers and Young Carers and the Law in Scotland

At the end of this session you will:

  • Have an overview of legislation and policy relevant to carers in Scotland. (This will include knowing about the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 as well as the relevant legislation which preceded it.)
  • Be able to explain the legal rights of carers in Scotland.
  • Know the definition of adult carers and young carers under the Carers (Scotland) Act.
  • Be aware of local, regional and national resources to support carers.
  • Understand the outcomes-focused nature of supporting carers and the need to take a personalised approach to their support.
  • Be able to explain some of the dynamics of supporting carers and those to whom they provide support.
  • Be able to explain the importance of working in partnership with carers, those they support and to recognise the expertise they gain through experience.
  • Have had the opportunity to identify further learning needs and skills gaps in relation to the topics covered and explored how these can be addressed.
The learning objectives in this session link in to the following units:
  • Childrens Induction Standards:
    • 1.1 Principles and Values:
      • a - Show how you promote the principles and values essential for working with children,young people, their families and their carers.
    • 2.3 Relationships with carers, parents and others:
      • a - Understand the valuable role families and carers play in supporting their children so they can achieve positive outcomes
      • b - Understand how you can support children and young people who are carers
    • 4.3 Communication with parents and carers:
      • a - Know when to provide information to parents and carers
      • b - Understand how to raise concerns with parents and carers in an appropriate way
      • c - Respond appropriately to what parents and carers are communicating to you
      • d - When making decisions about the children and young people you work with, consult their parents and carers (if appropriate)
    • 4.4 Principles of keeping good records:
      • d - Share the information you record with the relevant young people, children, parents and carers (in line with the policy of your work environment)


  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma (including Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability Pathways):
    • Group C units – Optional competence units:
      • HSC 3057 - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis


  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for HCS and CYP: Children and Young People’s Residential Management:
    • Options:
      • HSC 3057 - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
      • CCLD OP 5.13 - Lead support for disabled children and young people and their carers


  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for HSC & CYP: Children and Young People’s Advanced Practice:
    • Options:
      • HSC 3057 - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
      • CCLD OP 5.13 - Lead support for disabled children and young people and their carers


  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for HSC & CYP: Children and Young People’s Management:
    • Options:
      • HSC 3057 - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
      • CCLD OP 5.13 - Lead support for disabled children and young people and their carers