aiuto alla persona

English translation: social care

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Italian term or phrase:aiuto alla persona
English translation:social care
Entered by: Lorraine Buckley (X)

18:48 Jun 3, 2012
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / branch of civic service work
Italian term or phrase: aiuto alla persona
Sto traducendo un progetto comprendente un elenco di opzioni di servizio civico in campi quali "la protezione civile, l'ambiente e *l'aiuto alla persona*".
Ne trovo varie istanze in internet, (usandolo forse come alternativo all'odiata parola 'badante'), ove la figura sembra corrispondere molto all'inglese "carer" , e si specifica che si tratta di aiutare persone disabili, anziani o simili, ma che NON si tratta di personale medico-sanitario; mentre in un'altra istanza trovata in rete si dice
"In tal senso, la relazione di aiuto è l’oggetto dell’intervento di diverse professioni sociali (dette anche *di aiuto alla persona*): assistente sociale, psicologo, medico, educatore, insegnante, infermiere, etc. "

Per cui sono confusa: mi sembrerebbe che opzioni di servizio civico dovrebbero essere più di 'caring' che di 'cura', ma non sono sicura. Qualsiasi consiglio benvenuto.
Per il momento sto pensando a "home care services" o "care services"

Questo contesto è esauriente. Perdonatemi se non pubblico più testo per motivi di confidentiality
Lorraine Buckley (X)
Italy
Local time: 11:44
social care
Explanation:
In practice it would mean someone whose title is 'care worker' and so the field would be 'care work'. However, I would be uncomfortable translating this as a specific job title or field. The context of the term is one in a list of broad fields for Italian National Civil Service. Clearly, the position would not be one of a health or social care professional. It would rather involve social, personal, individual or community based work. I would therefore translate the term as *social care*. In line with the other national civil service fields it is sufficiantly broad describing, 'the provision of individual support and attendance to vulnerable, sick or disabled people who are unable to provide fully for themselves'. (Alcock, 2003, p.97)
Selected response from:

Liam Quinn
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
Grading comment
Thanks to everyone for a series of excellent suggestions. Liam's is the one that fits my specific case but all very useful - thanks!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3Personal care assistance
S Kelly
3 +2caregiving services/assistance
Arabella Fiona Palladino
4social care
Liam Quinn
3individual care
Miriam Hurley


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
individual care


Explanation:
Or perhaps "support". I remember a friend whose civil service was helping a blind person. I think it's important to distinguish from "badanti".

Miriam Hurley
United States
Local time: 03:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks, Miriam, sounds nice and all-embracing!

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
caregiving services/assistance


Explanation:
e.g.
http://www.handylex.org/cgi-bin/hl3/cat.pl?v=b&d=1504,1400&c...
Among the listed "Servizi di aiuto alla persona" you find:
"Utilizzo degli obiettori di coscienza e dei volontari del servizio civile come accompagnatori dei grandi invalidi di guerra e per servizio nonchè dei ciechi civili."

http://www.goldenwesthealthcare.com/caregiving-services/
"Our Caregiving Services offer non-medical in-home companion services..."

Arabella Fiona Palladino
Italy
Local time: 11:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  James (Jim) Davis
11 hrs

agree  Jo Macdonald
12 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Personal care assistance


Explanation:
Covers all elements of care to disabled,infirm, elderly


    Reference: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Care_Assistant
S Kelly
Local time: 10:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  EirTranslations
10 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  James (Jim) Davis
10 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Jo Macdonald
11 hrs
  -> Thanks
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
social care


Explanation:
In practice it would mean someone whose title is 'care worker' and so the field would be 'care work'. However, I would be uncomfortable translating this as a specific job title or field. The context of the term is one in a list of broad fields for Italian National Civil Service. Clearly, the position would not be one of a health or social care professional. It would rather involve social, personal, individual or community based work. I would therefore translate the term as *social care*. In line with the other national civil service fields it is sufficiantly broad describing, 'the provision of individual support and attendance to vulnerable, sick or disabled people who are unable to provide fully for themselves'. (Alcock, 2003, p.97)

Example sentence(s):
  • Encouraging commissioners to promote sustainable development across the *social care* sector.
  • SCA is a UK organisation of individuals and corporate organisations involved in *social care*. This means all job roles – Supporting Caring and Assisting people to live the kind of life they want with......

    Reference: http://www.scie.org.uk/
    Reference: http://www.socialcareassociation.co.uk/
Liam Quinn
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks to everyone for a series of excellent suggestions. Liam's is the one that fits my specific case but all very useful - thanks!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search