Roles
Unit 3.3(L03)
Starter:
After 6 years working in various residential settings, Sandra set up her own small, private adult residential
provision. After getting a new investment, Sandra has now been able to expand her premises, she can now
accommodate for six more permanent residents. However, due to this increase in residents Sandra must hire 2
more employees, meaning she would now have 6 full-time employees working for her in total.
1a) Identify the legislation that Sandra must now consider to ensure she is lawfully protecting her employees.
[1 mark]
→ Management of health and safety at work act
1b) Identify and describe one procedure that Sandra should implement to ensure the security of her
new premises. [2 marks]
→ All staff must wear a lanyard this will allow Sandra and her employees to clearly identify if there is an
intruder
Roles: The expectation that are held about an individual or organisation
Responsibilities: The requirements and duties that are related to roles
3 key roles in h&SC:
• Employers
• Employees
• Individuals who require care and support
What are the roles of the employer in regards to promoting and/or enforcing
health, safety and security in their health and social care setting
Promote: Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture)
→ Ensuring staff are DBS checked
→ assess risks to staff and public from these hazards/carry out risk assessments
→ provide guidance/training about health and safety
Unit 3.3(L03)
Starter:
After 6 years working in various residential settings, Sandra set up her own small, private adult residential
provision. After getting a new investment, Sandra has now been able to expand her premises, she can now
accommodate for six more permanent residents. However, due to this increase in residents Sandra must hire 2
more employees, meaning she would now have 6 full-time employees working for her in total.
1a) Identify the legislation that Sandra must now consider to ensure she is lawfully protecting her employees.
[1 mark]
→ Management of health and safety at work act
1b) Identify and describe one procedure that Sandra should implement to ensure the security of her
new premises. [2 marks]
→ All staff must wear a lanyard this will allow Sandra and her employees to clearly identify if there is an
intruder
Roles: The expectation that are held about an individual or organisation
Responsibilities: The requirements and duties that are related to roles
3 key roles in h&SC:
• Employers
• Employees
• Individuals who require care and support
What are the roles of the employer in regards to promoting and/or enforcing
health, safety and security in their health and social care setting
Promote: Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture)
→ Ensuring staff are DBS checked
→ assess risks to staff and public from these hazards/carry out risk assessments
→ provide guidance/training about health and safety
