UNIT THREE

UNIT THREE

1. Commissioners

   • Providers
     • Clients or Service Users
       • Some contribute financially (Clarice & Lyn)
       • Some do not pay directly for the service (Ann & Angus
     • private profit making companies like Somebody Cares
     • Not for profit voluntary organisations
     • They employ and manage the staff
     • Contract with commissioners
   • Agencies which contract and pay for services
   • Budget comes from local/national taxes
   • ensures service is delivered as specified
   • Commissioners are social services, community care, social work departments etc

2. Julie Borek - Director of Somebody Cares

   • Managing quality
     • Ensuring each member of staff is adequately trained
     • Monitoring and Spot checks performed
     • Ensure staff are prepared for their work

3. Direct Payments

   • Cash payment made by the government to fund individuals own carer

4. K101 PRINCIPLES OF CARE PRACTICE

   • Support people in maximising their potential
     • support people in having a voice and being heard
       • respect peoples beliefs and preferences
         • support peoples rights to appropriate services
           • respect peoples privacy and right to confidentiality