A1 Flashcards
(59 cards)
What does equality mean
Giving everyone the same opportunities
What does diversity mean
Respecting the distinction between people and behaving well towards people’s worth, trust and cultures
What does inclusion mean
Used to describe people who are socially excluded who typically experience overlapping risk factors e.g. poverty, violence, trauma
What is the main piece of legislation covering equality, diversity and inclusion
The equality act 2010
What does the equality act 2010 provide
Legal protection from discrimination in the workplace and wider society
How many protected characteristics are there
9
What are the 9 protected characteristics
Age
Disability
Religion/belief
Marriage and civil partnership
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy and maternity
Sexual orientation
Race
Sex
What is indirect discrimination
A policy or rule that applies to everyone in the same way but could have a worse effect on some people
What does safeguarding mean
Ensuring individuals are protected from harm
Who is responsible for safeguarding
Everyone
What year is the care act
2014
What are the factors that make adults vulnerable and require protection
Disability
Mental Capacity
Age
People who have already been abused
People who rely on others for care
What does DBS stand for
Disclosure barring service
What are the levels of DBS checks
A basic check
A standard check
An enhanced check
An enhanced check with barred list
Why is it important to receive a DBS check
To ensure patients are protected from harm
What does an employment contract set out
Employment conditions
Rights
Responsibilities
Duties
What are the legal parts of employment contracts known as
Terms
What is a collective agreement
Where the employer negotiates agreements with trade union staff or associations which clearly represent a group of employees
How many statements of employment particulars are there
2
The principle statement and the wider written statement
What is the principle statement
Must be provided on the first day and include the employers name, job title, start date, how much and how often you will be paid, your hours and days of work, sick and maternity pay
What is the wider written statement
Must be given within 2 months of starting and covers pensions and pension schemes, collective agreements, rights to training, disciplinary and grievance procedures
What are performance reviews
What organisations use to evaluate your work performance against standards and expectations and an opportunity for feedback
What is a disciplinary policy
A formal way for an employer to deal with an employees unacceptable or improper behaviour or their performance
What is a grievance policy
A place where problems and concerns can be raised quickly
