Promoting Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of equality, diversity and human rights within adult social care settings. It explores key legislation, values, and best practices, equipping learners to promote inclusive, respectful and person-centred care for all individuals regardless of background, identity or ability.
Suitable For
Care home staff (all roles, including managers and care workers)
Domiciliary care workers
Support workers in supported living environments
Adult social care professionals and volunteers
New starters and those requiring refresher training
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define and differentiate between equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
Understand the importance of promoting equality and respecting diversity in social care
Identify relevant legislation and how it applies to their work
Recognise discriminatory practices and know how to challenge them
Understand unconscious bias and how it affects decision-making
Apply inclusive and person-centred approaches to support individuals’ rights
Understand how human rights underpin safe, compassionate and lawful care
Know how to record, report and respond to concerns relating to discrimination or inequality
