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Health & Social Care: Component 2A Task 2: 3 of 10

Task 2 Details
Task How social care services meet the needs of an individual
Objective Produce a report on how social care services can meet the needs of the user
Report Must Include - How social care services could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
- How voluntary care services could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
- How informal care options could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
Top Tips for This Task - Really focus on the needs of your individual
-Be specific. What needs do they have because of their circumstances and condition?
- Remember to include voluntary care and informal care too.

1. Social Care services
Section Details
Social Care Services Social care services help people who are ill, vulnerable, or disabled with day-to-day living.
Services for Children Some children and young people may need temporary support from social care services for various reasons, such as protection, challenging
and Young People behaviour, ill or incapable parents, or family problems. Types of social care services: foster care, residential care, youth work.
Foster Care Provides a family environment in own homes. Offers a safe and stable place. May be temporary or permanent. Supports growth and
development of the child with training and support for caregivers.
Residential Care Similar to foster care, for children who can’t live at home. Staffed by professional staff in the home. Better for those with complex needs due
to structured environment and trained professionals.
Youth Work Service for young people aged 11-25 in community settings. Organises activities supporting personal and social development. Helps build
confidence, self-esteem, communication, and life skills.
Services for Adults or Learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health issues. Social care services: residential care, respite care, domiciliary care.
Children with Specific
Needs
Residential Care for Safe place for those with specific needs. 24-hour staff support for managing daily tasks. Provides personal care but not complex medical
Specific Needs care.
Respite Care Temporary relief for primary caregivers. Can take place at home, day care centres, or residential care homes. Provides time for caregivers to
rest and take care of themselves.
Domiciliary Care Helps with daily tasks and personal care at home. Provided by trained carers visiting the home. Can range from once a week to several visits
a day.
Services for Older Support for the effects of ageing, such as reduced strength, fitness, and mobility. Higher risk of health conditions like dementia, arthritis,
Adults sensory impairments, cardiovascular conditions. Types of care: residential care, domiciliary care.