Personal and Professional Development Plan in Health & Social Care

This report provides a detailed analysis of personal and professional development within the health and social care sector, focusing on Sunlight Home Care as a case study. It begins by comparing personal values with the principles of support service users, assessing the influence of personal culture and experience, and examining the impact of new developments on personal values. The report then delves into the author's current skills, abilities, and learning style using a SWOT analysis, followed by a holistic development plan with short, medium, and long-term goals. It also covers monitoring progress, evaluating the plan's effectiveness, and discussing professional relationships in health and social care. Furthermore, the assignment addresses personal effectiveness in promoting individual rights, resolving issues in professional relationships, and improving personal contributions to teamwork, highlighting the importance of continuous development and ethical practice in the healthcare environment. The document emphasizes the significance of aligning personal values with professional standards to deliver high-quality care and promote a positive work environment.

PERSONAL
AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
IN
HEALTH & SOCIAL
CARE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Comparing personal values and principles with the principles of support service user...3
1.2 Assessing Personal culture and experience influence own role in supporting user of
service user and other.............................................................................................................4
1.3 Impacts of the new development and changes to personal values on the work in health and
social care...............................................................................................................................4
2.1 Own current skills ability and learning style....................................................................5
2.2 Holistic development plan with short, medium and long term goals...............................9
2.3 Monitoring progress against the plan.............................................................................10
2.4 Evaluating the effectiveness of the development plan...................................................11
3.1 The nature of different professional relationships in health and social care..................12
3.2 Personal effectiveness in promoting and supporting the rights of the individual..........12
3.3 Ways to resolve issues encountered in professional relationship...................................13
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................14
4.1 The effectiveness of personal contributions when working with others in health and social
care practice..........................................................................................................................14
4.2 The limits of own work role impacts on working with others.......................................14
4.3 Own role in minimising barriers to effective teamwork in health and social care practice.
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4.4 How to improve personal contributions to the collective effectiveness of a team.........15
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17
Appendix........................................................................................................................................19

INTRODUCTION
The personal and professional development is the process which helps the individual to
develop their skills to meet the desired goals and objectives(Antheunis, Tates and Nieboer,
2013). The aims and objectives can be achieved by the personal and professional development
plan. The plan can be framed by the individual by analysing the current skills and abilities. The
analysis helps to determine the factors where the individual lacks behind and considering the
factor he can develop the significant plan in order to increase the skills and ability to achieve the
desired goals and objective of the individual and professional. In the present assignment the
report is based on the sunlight home care. The sunlight home care is the organisation which
provides services to the senior citizens with the affordable cost. The organisation helps to
provide home service for the elder patients suffering from the disease such as stroke, illness and
heart attacks. The organisation helps to provide the services at the home of the patients who
wants to recover their surgery's. The organisation also provides the services to the physically
challenged individuals and the patients suffering from cognitive dysfunction, Alzheimer's and
Dementia.
TASK 1
1.1 Comparing personal values and principles with the principles of support service user.
The business working in the Health and social care is the biggest sector. The sectors faces
the continuous changes in the day to day functioning of the organisation. The governments have
taken certain necessary steps in order to help in the growth of the sector. The Sunlight home care
motivates the individuals to live the healthy live and prevents them from the disease. The health
and social care services are considered as the best organisation which helps the individuals
suffering from the illness. The working in the sector is the difficult task for the individual. The
individuals working in the sector has the stress of the work which should be tackled significantly
by the individual to perform well. The personal values and beliefs plays the significant role as
they serve the service which is directly related to the lives and healths of the patients. The
workers workers working in the organisation must be right minded as the minor mistake can
effect the entire life of the service user. The values of the each individuals working in the
sunlight home care differs from each other. The cultural or religious and cultural beliefs of the
individuals are considered as the personal values(Aveyard, 2014). The each and every patients

should be treated with the equality as per the principle of support. The organisation working in
the health and social care should not perform the discrimination on the basis of the gender, race
and religion. The personal preference of the worker should be kept aside in providing the service
to the user.
1.2 Assessing Personal culture and experience influence own role in supporting user of service
user and other.
In the health and social care sector the culture and experience of the individual plays a
significant role in determination of the attitudes of the working staff which includes doctors,
nurses and other employees of the organisation(Bridges and et. al., 2011). The personal life of
the individual is directly reflected by the lesson taught in the past life of the individual. The good
and friendly behaviour of the doctors and other staff will help to create the helpful environment
in the sector with the creation of the caring for the patients. The nature of the parents is reflected
in the individuals . The lessons taught by the parents to the individuals must be towards the
helpful for the individuals in the society. The culture also include the elements such as beliefs
and ethnicity. The all the individuals working in the health and social care sector must treat the
patients equally without any kind of the discrimination on the factors of the age, gender and
religion or caste. The main motive of the health and social service sector must be to provide the
better service to the patients. The organisation should not follow the motive of the profit earning.
The motive towards providing service comes from the culture and experience of the individuals
working in the organisation. The education system also influence the working of the individuals
in the sector. The education provided must be focused on the development of the principles and
values of the individual for providing the better service to the service user.
1.3 Impacts of the new development and changes to personal values on the work in health and
social care.
The attitude of the individuals working in the sector towards the patients are influenced
by the personal values and principles. The development and the change in the values toward the
patient is necessary. The trainings can be provided to the new employees in order to develop the
principles and values of the workers towards the patients(Chretien and Kind, 2013). The every
individual must be taught the ethical behaviour. The training to all the employees of the sector
will help the organisation to build the brand image also helps in the betterment of the service
user. The past culture and experiences of the individual forces to care for his attitude. This have

made the individuals judgemental towards the particular person. The new development can be
done by framing the laws and legislation(Creek and Lougher, 2011). The sector must have the
strict laws for the any kind of discrimination done in providing the service to the patients. The
act of discrimination must be punishable. The each and every patients of the business must be
treated equally in the terms of the service provided by the health and social sector. The
organisation must provide the treatments to the peoples how are not capable to pay the cost for
the treatments. The values and the principles of the patients must be respected by the workers of
the sector working in the health and social care. The principles of good practice must be
established by the organisation working in the health and social care.
Job title: Support care assistant.
What qualifications are needed for this role?
For performing the following job in a health care organisation I need to be graduate in
science background and for effective performance I need diploma degree in nursing.
What is your role within the organisation?
My main role within organisation is as an supportive care assistant in rehabilitation unit.
What are your responsibilities in regards to your client group?
My responsibility is to supports my senior colleagues working within the organisation and I
have compete responsibility to provides effective services to patients.
What opportunities are there for further training and development in this area?
(Career opportunities/ pathways)?
The training and development will supports me in my career within health and social
sector. It will also support me in developing my personal skills which supports me in
delivering effective services to patients.
How does the job role work as part of a multi-disciplinary team?
The multi-disciplinary team includes members of various discipline such as psychiatrists
and social workers working in health sector each members of team provides specific
service to patients. My job role is as an assistance which will support all group members in
providing high quality of services to patients effectively.
TASK 2

2.1 Own current skills ability and learning style.
I am as a partitioner in the health and social sector. I am developing the plan for the
development of professional for myself. For assessing the current skills and ability I am using the
SWOT analysis to determine my strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
Strengths:-  I am having good experience in the
field of the health and social care
sector.
 I have completed training in the
organisation which works in the health
and social care sector.
 I am having strong principles and
values.
 I have ability to work in the team.
 I am having good knowledge of the
related subject with the practical
knowledge.
Weakness:-  I have never worked as an leader in any
organisation working in the health and
service sector. I don't have the qualities
of effective leadership which is a weak
point of me.
 The worst condition of the any patients
make me nervous.
 Don't have good communication skills
which is very important for working in
the health and social care
sector(Feldman and et. al., 2010).
Opportunities:-  The health and social care sector
provides great opportunities to help the
individuals.

 The growth of the health and social
care is higher as compared to the any
other sectors.
 The governments encourage the sectors
and takes certain necessary initiatives
in order to develop the sector which
creates the good opportunity for me to
join the reputed organisation(Higgins,
Spencer and Kane, 2010).
 I am having great opportunity while
working in health sector for my
personal development of skill with the
supports of my colleagues.
Threats:-  There is continuous change in the rules
and regulation which are imposed by
the government on the sectors working
in the health and social care.
 The service provided by the sector must
be perfect as it deals with the lives of
the patients.
 The career can be destroyed because of
the small mistake in the service
provided and which lead to the loss of
the patient lives.
 Lack of funds is biggest threat for me
in my development. This disable me in
acquiring effective knowledge from
various sources.
Learning Styles Questionnaire
1. When I operate new equipment I generally:
a) read the instructions first

b) listen to an explanation from someone who has used it before
c) go ahead and have a go, I can figure it out as I use it
Answer: - (A)
2. When I need directions for travelling I usually:
a) look at a map
b) ask for spoken directions
c) follow my nose and maybe use a compass
Answer: - (A)
3. When I cook a new dish, I like to:
a) follow a written recipe
b) call a friend for an explanation
c) follow my instincts, testing as I cook
Answer: - (B)
4. If I am teaching someone something new, I tend to:
a) write instructions down for them
b) give a verbal explanation
c) demonstrate first and then let them have a go
Answer: - (A)
5. I tend to say:
a) watch how I do it
b) listen to me explain
c) you have a go
Answer: - (A)
6. During my free time I most enjoy:
a) going to museums and galleries
b) listening to music and talking to my friends
c) playing sport or doing DIY
Answer: - (C)
7. When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to:
a) imagine what they would look like on
b) discuss them with the shop staff

c) try them on and test them out
Answer: - (C)
8. When I am choosing a holiday I usually:
a) read lots of brochures
b) listen to recommendations from friends
c) imagine what it would be like to be there
Answer: - (A)
9. If I was buying a new car, I would:
a) read reviews in newspapers and magazines
b) discuss what I need with my friends
c) test-drive lots of different types
Answer: - (C)
10. When I am learning a new skill, I am most comfortable:
a) watching what the teacher is doing
b) talking through with the teacher exactly what I am supposed to do
c) give it a try myself and work it out as I go
Answer: - ( B)
A’s = 5
B’s = 2
C’s = 3
From the above mentioned figures it can be stated that I follow visual learning styles. If
numbers counts for B or C is more then I would be following auditory and kinaesthetic style of
learning respectively.
2.2 Holistic development plan with short, medium and long term goals.
As I have analysed my strengths and weakness now I will prepare a development plan for
my profession. My plan will focus on the weakness of mine and I will frame my short, medium
and long term goals and objectives. The learning styles i.e. activist, theorist, pragmatist and
reflector is described by the Honey and Mumford. I am following the activist learning style I
order to develop the plan for my career. Activist style of learning will help me to learn the new
thing while working. I will be working under the professional and trained personnel working in
the health and social care organisation. I will actively take the responsibilities and the extra work

which will help me in my own development. By following the learning style I will also use the
problem solving techniques which will be beneficial for me. I will eliminate my weakness by
using suitable techniques. The elimination of my communication weakness will help me to
develop my career. My short term objective is to work in the reputed organisation functioning in
the health and social care sector. The elimination of my two weakness i.e. lack of communication
skill and nervousness is also mine short term goal. I will attend the seminars and the training
events in order to increase my communication ability. I will perform the activities of mediation
and stress management in order to eliminate my nervousness in critical position of the patients.
ACTIVITY(3 Months) SKILLS ACQUIRED TIME SCALE
My short term objective is to
work in the reputed
organisation functioning in the
health and social care sector.
The elimination of my two
weakness i.e. lack of
communication skill and
nervousness is also mine short
term goal.
I have developed my
communication skills which
now enables me to
communicate effectively with
all individuals. This have also
supported me declining
nervousness.
Within the period of 2 months
from the start of PDP module.
ACTIVITY( 6 Months) SKILLS ACQUIRED TIME SCALE
I have to develop my
managerial skills which will
support me in working
effectively without any
mismanagement.
Managerial skills acquired
which now supports me
achieving my desired
objectives effectively.
Need fulfilled with the
determined period of 6
months.
ACTIVITY( 1 Year) SKILLS ACQUIRED TIME SCALE
My long term need is to
develop decision making
skills.
Decision making skills have
acquired effectively which
now supports me in taking
right decisions at right time.
Achieved objective within a
period of 8 months from the
start of PDP module.

2.3 Monitoring progress against the plan.
To achieve the goals it is very necessary to monitor and review the performance. In the
organisation appraisal system is followed where the goals and target are fixed for the six months
or for a year(Hung and Yuen, 2010). For the achievement of the goals and objectives we set the
certain paths such as training sessions and meetings with the different kinds of the patients. At
the end of the period the performance is reviewed by the seniors of the organisation on the basis
of the performance and the plans are modified if the performance and our goals are not achieved
top the level of the satisfaction(Hunzicker, 2011). In the monitoring if I have not achieve the
good communication level I will attend more training sessions next year in order to generate the
ability to communicate well within the organisation. The goals an objectives will be directly
increased and I will have to do more hard work for increasing my performance. By dividing the
goals for the time span of a week it can be easily monitored and these will help to analyse the last
week performance and will help in creating the new goal for the next week. I will prepare a list
where I will mark if I have achieve the planed goals or not.
2.4 Evaluating the effectiveness of the development plan.
To improve the own performance in the sector of the health and social care the
development plan is very significant. By considering the stakeholders, doctors and the member
of the sector providing service in the health and service sector helps in evaluating the
effectiveness. I will consider the suggestions made by the members important in the development
plan and in the evaluating its effectiveness. I will find the qualitative measures in order to
measure the performance as per the development plan implemented. I will take necessary step to
check the result that are they according to the development plan. The initiative will help me in
my development as the practitioner in the health and social care organisation. My improvements
will help to achieve the satisfaction level of the patients by service provided by me.
Training
course
undertaken
Date Venue Main Learning undertaken/new skills
developed

Nursing
training.
10 May 2017 England Attained significant knowledge how to
provide effective service to patients.
Training for
meditation
25 May 2017 London Attained meditation skills effectively by
attending different seminars and sessions.
Communication skills
TASK 3
3.1 The nature of different professional relationships in health and social care.
The relationships are very important in the sectors working in health and social care. The
doctors are not only included in these sectors but the other staff member who provides the best
offered service. The only doctors in the organisation solely can't provide the services to the
patients there are many other who provide service to the patients the other staff includes nurses,
sweepers and clerks(Kind and et. al., 2010). The every employee working in the health and
service care sector much have a strong relationship between them and the roles and
responsibilities must be divided. The relationship between the professionals in health and social
care are as follows:-
Between Doctors:- There are many doctors specialised in their fields such as physicians, dentist
and heart specialists in the health and and social care sector(Kinman and Grant, 2011). The all
the various specialist doctors must respect each other and should appreciate them for their
performance without creating any rivalry or feeling jealous from other doctor. The good relation
between the doctors will be helpful for the patients and also helps in creation of friendly
environment in the sector.
Between Doctors and nurses:- The nurses are the backbone of the doctors. The nurses of the
organisation helps in the increasing the efficiency of the doctor. The talented nurse will help to
increase the number of the patients with the effective service. The good relation should be
maintained between the nurse and doctors as they are dependent on each other. They must
respect each other in the tenure of the service.
Between Doctors and staff:- The staff helps in the good functioning of the things in the
hospital. The clerks and sweepers are included in the staff of the hospital. These staff helps to
keep the hospital clean they must be given equal respect by all the members of the hospital.