- What the term safeguarding adults means
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
- Relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding adults
- The main types of abuse and the possible indicators of abuse
- What constitutes harm, the nature and scope of harm to and abuse of adults at risk
- Why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse
- What constitutes restrictive practices
- The range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect
- The importance of ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect
- How to help people to keep themselves safe
- The local arrangements for the implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Adult’s policies and procedures
- Ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention
- What to do if abuse of an adult is suspected
- The importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies
- How to get information and advice about preventing and protecting individuals from harm and abuse
Key information
- A maximum of 12 participants can be accommodated on the course to ensure quality of teaching.
- Each learner will receive a workbook which they will complete throughout the duration of the course.
- Each person will need to complete a theory assessment at the end of the course.
- Successful participation of the course and all the assessments will result in certification.
- The certificate is valid for 1 year as knowledge and competence should be assessed at least annually.
Course duration:
Full-day - 7 hours inclusive of two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break (please note lunch is not provided).
Course cost
Full day - £100 per person, full payment required on booking.
