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legal guardian

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Legal guardians legally assist and support minor children, mentally disabled persons or incapacitated older adults in their personal life. They can manage their property, help with daily financial administration and assist with the ward's medical or social needs.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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private law

The subfield of law that studies the legal framework that regulates the relationships between individuals as well as between individuals and the government in a country. It includes property law and trust, family law, contract law and the law of tort. In some legal systems, it is referred as common law.

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4 competences
family law

The legal rules that govern family-related disputes between individuals such as marriages, child adoption, civil unions, etc.

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first aid

The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.

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legal requirements in the social sector

The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.

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personal development

The techniques and methods used to improve awareness and identity and develop talents and potential in human beings.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

6 competences
advocate for social service users

Speak for and on behalf of service users, using communicative skills and knowledge of relevant fields to assist those less advantaged.

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apply person-centred care

Treat individuals as partners in planning, developing and assessing care, to make sure it is appropriate for their needs. Put them and their caregivers at the heart of all decisions.

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assist with personal administration issues

Assist individuals with administration activities such as shopping, banking or paying bills.

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contribute to protecting individuals from harm

Use established processes and procedures to challenge and report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitative behaviour and practice, bringing any such behaviour to the attention of the employer or the appropriate authority.

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determine child welfare

Evaluate whether the child needs to be taken out of his home situation and assess child`s placement in foster care. Make home visits to assess allegations of child abuse or neglect.

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give advice on personal matters

Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.

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3 competences
listen actively

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.

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maintain the trust of service users

Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the client, communicating in an appropriate, open, accurate and straightforward way and being honest and reliable.

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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disability care

The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
older adults' needs

The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

5 competences
assess the development of youth

Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.

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assist children with homework

Help children with school tasks. Assist the child with the interpretation of the assignment and the solutions. Make sure the child studies for tests and exams.

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assist individuals with disabilities in community activities

Facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community and support them to establish and maintain relationships through access to community activities, venues and services.

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support traumatised children

Support children who have experienced trauma, identifying their needs and working in ways that promote their rights, inclusion and well being.

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tend to elderly people

Help elderly people in their physical, mental, and social needs.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
assist children in developing personal skills

Encourage and facilitate the development of children's natural curiosity and social and language abilities through creative and social activities such as storytelling, imaginative play, songs, drawing, and games.

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attend to children's basic physical needs

Tend to children by feeding them, dressing them, and, if necessary, regularly changing their diapers in a sanitary manner.

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handle children's problems

Promote the prevention, early detection, and management of children`s problems, focusing on developmental delays and disorders, behavioural problems, functional disabilities, social stresses, mental disorders including depression, and anxiety disorders.

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maintain relations with children's parents

Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.

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play with children

Engage in activities for enjoyment, tailored to children of a certain age. Be creative and improvise to amuse children with activities such as tinkering, sports or board games.

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provide in-home support for disabled individuals

Assist individuals with disabilities in their own homes and with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and transport, helping them to achieve independence.

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screen clients

Check the personal information of clients and make sure they are not on any blacklist or registered for any severe offences.

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support children's wellbeing

Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.

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