Address of Placement Organisation:

Contact Name:

Contact Number:

Contact Details:

• What can I do now?

• What are my current strengths?

• What skills or behaviours do I want to improve?

• Are there new skills I need to gain?

• 👩‍⚕️ Your professional skills (e.g. observation, reporting)

• 🧠 Your personal attributes (e.g. confidence, patience)

• 💼 Employment preparation (e.g. knowing workplace expectations)

• 🏥 Understanding of the health and social care sector

✅ 1. Monitor risks and hazards in the environment through observation

• Look for unsafe situations and report them appropriately.

✅ 2. Follow procedures to use any equipment correctly

• Use tools or machinery as instructed (e.g. hoists, cleaning equipment).

✅ 3. Follow procedures to lift and/or move objects

• Apply correct manual handling techniques.

✅ 4. Tidy away equipment, activities or resources

• Keep the environment clean and free from obstacles.

✅ 5. Follow risk assessment procedures

• Be aware of workplace protocols to reduce harm.

✅ 6. Complete a risk assessment using the setting’s documentation

• Fill out actual forms under supervision if permitted.

✅ 7. Follow hygiene procedures to prepare and/or serve food

• Wash hands, use gloves, wear aprons, and understand cross-contamination.

✅ 8. Follow procedures to carry out cleaning activities

• Clean equipment or areas using correct products and techniques.

✅ 9. Return cleaning equipment and materials in good working order to appropriate storage

• Maintain organisation and safety in storage areas.

✅ 10. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), including wearing appropriate clothing

• Know what PPE is needed for different tasks and wear it correctly.

✅ 11. Monitor cleanliness of the environment by observation

• Check cleanliness and report issues (e.g. spills, waste).

✅ 12. Follow hand-washing procedures

• Demonstrate the correct technique and when it is required.

✅ 13. Follow procedures to prevent the transmission of infection

• Apply infection control measures like correct disposal of waste and use of PPE.

🗣️ 1. Develop Positive Professional Relationships
Build trust and rapport with individuals and key people (e.g. family, carers).
✅ Evidence: Reflective account, witness statement, teacher observation

🙋‍♀️ 2. Seek Support for Effective Communication
Ask staff or mentors for help when unsure how to communicate with individuals.
✅ Evidence: Diary entry, supervisor comment

👀 3. Use Positive Non-Verbal Communication
Use body language, eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice effectively.
✅ Evidence: Observation by teacher/supervisor, reflective account

👂 4. Communicate at the Right Level for the Individual
Adapt your pace, tone, and language to suit the person’s understanding or preference.
✅ Evidence: Example from placement, diary or reflection

🔇 5. Ensure a Suitable Communication Environment
Make sure the space is quiet, private, and appropriate for the conversation.
✅ Evidence: Reflective account, photo of room setup (no service users), observation notes

🤝 6. Informal Communication with Colleagues
Chat appropriately with staff day-to-day, e.g. updates or reminders.
✅ Evidence: Example dialogue or feedback from supervisor

🧑‍💼 7. Formal Communication with Colleagues
Participate in team meetings, handovers, or care planning discussions.
✅ Evidence: Meeting notes, feedback from staff

❓ 8. Listen Actively and Ask Questions
Show listening skills and clarify information when unsure.
✅ Evidence: Reflective log of a conversation, observation report

🚧 9. Overcome Barriers to Communication
Use strategies (e.g. visual aids, gestures, writing) when someone struggles to understand.
✅ Evidence: Example from placement, supervisor feedback

📤 10. Share Information with the Right People
Follow procedures for who to tell and when (e.g. reporting concerns).
✅ Evidence: Record of reporting process, policy read, teacher sign-off

📝 11. Record Information Accurately and Securely
Write clear, factual notes and store them according to setting policy.
✅ Evidence: Example record (if allowed), signed confirmation of task, policy reference

🤝 1. Carry Out Your Agreed Role in a Team
Stick to your assigned duties and be a reliable member of the team.
✅ Evidence: Supervisor confirmation, reflective account, rota/task list

💬 2. Offer Support to Team Members
Help colleagues when they’re busy or need assistance.
✅ Evidence: Example from placement, feedback from staff

💡 3. Use Feedback to Improve Practice
Take advice from colleagues and apply it to improve how you work.
✅ Evidence: Feedback log, reflective entry on how you changed your approach

🎯 4. Understand Team Purpose and Objectives
Know the team’s goals (e.g. promoting independence, safeguarding) and your part in achieving them.
✅ Evidence: Reflection on team role, discussion during team meetings, policy read

1. What were your strengths during placement?
   (Think about positive feedback you received or tasks you were confident with.)

2. What skills or behaviours do you still want to develop?
   (Were there any tasks or situations you found difficult?)

• How will this development plan help you with your future career?

• How has your placement experience influenced your personal or professional goals?