Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those who support individuals to live in their own home. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to gain access to an individual’s home, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure.

Outcome 1 Identify agreed ways to gain entry to and leave individuals' homes

1. access information about general requirements for entering and leaving individuals’ homes

2. identify special requirements and individual preferences for entering and leaving an individual’s home.

Outcome 2 Gain entry to individuals’ homes

1. inform the individual and others about a planned visit

2. identify self on arrival by agreed means

3. gain entry to the individual’s home in agreed ways.

Outcome 3 Take appropriate action when unable to gain entry to individuals' homes

1. find out possible reasons for being unable to gain entry, using agreed ways of working

2. agree with others what steps to take if entry cannot be gained after further efforts

3. record and report on actions taken when unable to access an individual’s home

4. explain why it is important to record and report on difficulties with access.

Outcome 4 Deal with emergencies encountered after gaining entry

1. describe emergencies that may be encountered when gaining entry to an individual’s home

2. deal with an emergency encountered after gaining entry, using agreed ways of working

3. record and report on an emergency encountered after gaining entry, and how the emergency has been addressed.

Outcome 5 Ensure security when leaving individuals’ homes

1. implement general and specific requirements about leaving an individual’s home

2. ensure that an individual’s home is secure when leaving the premises.

Outcome 6 Review procedures for entering and leaving individuals'homes

1. support the individual to give feedback on arrangements for entering and leaving their home

2. support the individual to understand any difficulties encountered in accessing and leaving their home, and risks that may arise

3. contribute to agreement with the individual and others on ways to overcome difficulties and improve arrangements

4. carry out agreed changes in arrangements for entering and leaving the individual’s home.