Resources for new support workers. May 2020

This list contains 26 titles

An introduction to supporting people with a learning disability Series: Mandatory unit and common induction standards
Description:
  • xiii, 115 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This latest book in the BILD Good Support series explores the impact on a person and their family of having a label of learning disability. It explains the possible causes of learning disability and the history of support for people with learning disabilities. Like all the books in this series, it puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
London/Kidderminster Learning Matters/BILD 2012
B 230.1 HAR
An introduction to supporting people with autistic spectrum conditions Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 59 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book provides an introduction to supporting a person with autism. It explains how to work in a person centred way that takes into account the person's experience of the autistic spectrum. The book explains the difficulties that people with autism might experience with communication, social interaction and imagination as well as their possible sensory needs. This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
Exeter/Kidderminster Learning Matters/BILD 2011
B 720 HAT
Better healthcare for adults with Down syndrome: a guide for professionals, carers and families on the health needs of adults with Down syndrome
Description:
  • 154 p.
  • Deals with both minor and more serious health issues for people with Down syndrome, their possible causes and how they can be managed. Personal and social issues are covered, as well as specific medical issues, a medical checklist and other sources of information.
Kidderminster BILD Publications 2002
B 730 PRA, ..
Communicating effectively with people with a learning disability Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 61 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book gives you all the information you need to complete one of the Common Induction Standards [UK] and the unit on communicating effectively with people with a learning disability." - INTRODUCTION
Exeter : Kidderminster Learning Matters : BILD 2011
B 230.1 THU
Duty of care for learning disability workers Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 37 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book gives you all the information you need to complete both the Common Induction Standard [UK] on how duty of care contributes to safe practice." - INTRODUCTION
Exeter : Kidderminster Learning Matters : BILD 2011
B 230.1 BAR
Equality and inclusion for learning disability workers Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 62 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "Understanding the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion is a key part of supporting people with a learning disability... Good support is key to people getting and keeping a job, being happy where they live, seeing family, Meeting up with friends and having a relationship." - INTRODUCTION
  • Designed for the Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care and the Common Induction Standards in the UK.
Exeter : Kidderminster Learning Matters : BILD 2011
B 240.2 FUL
Handling information for a learning disability worker Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 42 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activties and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide." - BOOK JACKET
Exeter ; Kidderminster Learning Matters ; BILD 2011
B 240.2 BAR
Health and safety in a learning disability service Series: Induction Award : Supporting people who have a learning disability
Description:
  • xvi, 93 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • Intended for anyone beginning work with people with a learning disability. Provides all the information required during induction and what it means to be a social worker, volunteer or family carer, as well as for the growing number of people who are now managing their own support with money they receive from direct payments and individual budgets.
Oxford Heinemann Bild 2007
B 240 JOH
It's my life : not just your job
Description:
  • DVD : 15 mins.
  • Provides an example (re-enacted) of inconsiderate behaviour on the part of a support worker, demonstrating a disregard for the common courtesies of human interaction. Suggests that support workers should be interviewed by their prospective clients to ensure compatibility and to learn something about each other. Feels strongly that clients should be actively involved in the choices made.
Uckfield Breakout Media 2008
DVD 230.1 IVI
My life : a person-centred approach to checking outcomes for people with learning difficulties
Description:
  • Spiralbound - 79 p.
  • Assesses the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities by checking ten outcomes including choice, decision making, community integration, keeping safe and staying healthy. Written for people with intellectual disabilities, family members, staff and service managers, it is used to look at the quality of a service and forms the basis for setting up a review of that service.
Kidderminster BILD 2002
B 610.2 CAT
Person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability Series: Mandatory unit and common induction standards
Description:
  • xi, 123 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book provides an excellent introduction for both new and experienced workers to person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability. It covers person centred values, consent to support, encouraging active participation as well as promoting wellbeing and the role of risk assessments in enabling person centred support. This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
Exeter/Kidderminster Learning Matters/BILD 2011
B 610 TIL
Person centred planning in a learning disability service
Edition: 1st
Description:
  • 98 p. : ill. ; 30 cm
  • Intended for managers and senior practitioners who want to continue their professional development. Purpose of this book is to: explore the principles, implementation and impact of person centred planning, investigate ways of maximising the effectiveness of person centred planning for individuals, review her/his own practice within the person centred planning process, and analyse the wider context in which person centred planning operates, including resources, constraints and opportunities.
Worcestershire BILD 2006
B 610 PEA
Personal development and reflective practice in a learning disability service
Edition: 1st
Description:
  • 125 p. ; 30 cm
  • Intended for managers and senior practitioners who want to continue their professional development. Purpose of the book is to highlight the importance of reflection in learning and the crucial role of personal and professional development for managers of support services for people with learning disabilities. Explores issues of: the principles of reflective practice and personal development, the learning process and its relevance for personal and professional development, the values underpinning professional practice in services for people with learning disabilities, the importance of an integrated approach to practice, which encompasses knowledge of current developments.
Worcestershire BILD 2006
B 210.2 BRA
Personal development for learning disability workers Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards
Description:
  • xi, 46 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • "This book gives you all the information you need to complete both the Common Induction Standard on personal development [UK]." - INTRODUCTION
Exeter : Kidderminster Learning Matters : BILD 2011
B 230.1 BAR
Positive approaches to communication : a workbook to support the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Description:
  • 85 p.
  • Helps staff working with people with intellectual disabilities explore aspects of communicating with people with intellectual disabilities by focusing on the effect of the setting and social context on communication. Discusses factors which make communication easier or more difficult. Discusses the use of physical contact for communication purposes. Deals with the signs and indicators of distress and the staff person's role in dealing with distress.
Kidderminster BILD 2002
B 410.2 BRA
Positive approaches to learning disability : a workbook to support the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Description:
  • 114 p.
  • Focuses on helping staff to understand society's view of, and response to, people with an intellectual disability. Outlines the process of human development and the changes in the knowledge and understanding of intellectual disability over the years. Examines how society's perceptions of, and behaviour towards people with an intellectual disability may disable them much more than the impairment. Shows staff how to look at the person, not the disability.
Kidderminster BILD 2002
B 710 BRA
Positive Approaches to Person Centred Planning : a workbook to support the person centred planning optional units of the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Edition: 1st
Description:
  • 104 p. : ill. ; 30 cm
  • Caters for staff in the UK who are working through the optional units of the LDAF certificates at Levels 2 and 3 who wish to develop the understanding and skills needed to undertake person centred planning with the people they support. Covers all the learning outcomes for the Level 2 unit Understand Person Centred Planning and the Level 3 unit Support Person Centred Planning. Includes: a brief introduction to person centred planning, the process of person centred planning, different styles in person centred planning, implementing and evaluating person centred planning, responding to the challenges of person centred planning.
Worcestershire BILD 2004
B 610 BRA
Positive approaches to protecting from abuse : a workbook to support the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Description:
  • 79 p.
  • Helps staff working with people with intellectual disabilities to understand abuse, the range of people who abuse and the effect of their behaviour on the person who is abused. Explores the issue of neglect. Highlights the importance of dealing with the disclosure of abuse, the importance of the investigation process and supporting the person who has been abused.
Kidderminster BILD 2002
B 650.3 BRA
Positive approaches to reviewing care plans : a workbook to support the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Description:
  • 65 p.
  • Explores the cyclical and ongoing nature of care planning for people with intellectual disabilities. Looks at monitoring, evaluating and reviewing care plans and at the skills staff need to review care plans successfully. Emphasises the importance of involving people with an intellectual disability at all stages in the cycle of care planning.
Kidderminster BILD 2002
B 230.1 BRA, ..
Positive approaches to supporting people with autistic spectrum disorders: a workbook to support the autism optional units of the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
Description:
  • 60 p.
  • Provides a training course for staff supporting a person who has autism. Explains the triad of impairments, behaviours characteristics of autism, meeting the challenges of communication, interaction and imagination and providing appropriate individual support.
Kidderminster, U.K. BILD 2002
B 720 BRO
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