Lead and Manage Group Living for Adults

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required to manage group living facilities. The unit provides the knowledge and skills to lead a group living environment that provides individuals with the opportunities to achieve positive outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1 Be able to develop the physical group living environment to promote positive outcomes for individuals

2 Be able to lead the planning, implementation and review of daily living activities

3 Be able to promote positive outcomes in a group living environment

4 Be able to manage a positive group living environment

1.1 Review current theoretical approaches to group living provision for adults

1.2 Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on the physical group living environment

1.3 Review the balance between maintaining an environment that is safe and secure and promoting freedom and choice

1.4 Explain how the physical environment can promote wellbeing

1.5 Justify proposals for providing and maintaining highquality decorations and furnishings for group living

1.6 Develop an inclusive approach to decision making about the physical environment

2.1 Evaluate the impact of legislation and regulation on daily living activities

2.2 Support others to plan and implement daily living activities that meet individual needs and preferences

2.3 Develop systems to ensure individuals are central to decisions about their daily living activities

2.4 Oversee the review of daily living activities

3.1 Evaluate how group living can promote positive outcomes for individuals

3.2 Review the ways in which group activities may be used to promote the achievement of individual positive outcomes

3.3 Ensure that individuals are supported to maintain and develop relationships

3.4 Demonstrate effective approaches to resolving any conflicts and tensions in group living

4.1 Evaluate the effects of the working schedules and patterns on a group living environment

4.2 Recommend changes to working schedules and patterns as a result of evaluation

4.3 Develop a workforce development plan for the group living environment

4.4 Support staff to recognise professional boundaries whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals

4.5 Use appropriate methods to raise staff awareness of the group dynamics in a group living environment

4.6 Review the effectiveness of approaches to resource management in maintaining a positive group living environment