Unit 515 Lead and manage group living for adults Key learning points Unit 515 (P3): Lead and manage group living for adults. 3978 Level 5 PowerPoint presentation 3

Key learning points Group living environments are often seen as a ‘second best’ choice compared to independent living. Group living environments have a negative association with institutionalisation and depersonalised, task-focused care practices. Group living environments now need to take account of diversity, difference and personalisation issues. Unit 515 (P3): Lead and manage group living for adults. 3978 Level 5 PowerPoint presentation 3

Key learning points The physical environment must function as both a safe, effective workspace and a personalised, domesticated living space. Aspects of the physical environment impact on wellbeing and can be positively managed to do so. Managers must ensure that care, support and daily living activities are provided in ways that adhere to the legal and regulatory framework of care. Unit 515 (P3): Lead and manage group living for adults. 3978 Level 5 PowerPoint presentation 3

Key learning points Personalisation, respect for the individual and non-discriminatory practice are essential aspects of care practice in group living environments. Staff working in group living settings need to identify and promote positive outcomes for residents (eg social relationships, less isolation, reduced loneliness). Within group living environments, group dynamics impact on relationships and may result in conflicts and tensions that have to be addressed and managed. Unit 515 (P3): Lead and manage group living for adults. 3978 Level 5 PowerPoint presentation 3

Key learning points Those in leadership and management roles have a responsibility to manage the dynamics of relationships between staff and residents. The management of staff workloads and the use of staffing resources impacts on residents’ experiences of the group living environment. Workforce planning is a critical part of management and leadership roles within group living environments, and is essential to ensure that both current and likely future staffing needs are meet. Unit 515 (P3): Lead and manage group living for adults. 3978 Level 5 PowerPoint presentation 3