Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (at Risk)

This safeguarding of vulnerable adults (at risk) half day course is aimed at all staff who do not have a supervisory or management role but have a duty to pass on safeguarding concerns appropriately. The course looks at the potential causes and indicators of abuse and fulfilling your duty to pass on any disclosures or allegations, the feedback you can expect after making an alert.

Who needs safeguarding of vulnerable adults training?

The safeguarding of vulnerable adults (at risk) course deals with how to address any immediate safety or protection needs of the alleged adult at risk and the recording of the incident in your workplace. The course includes a presentations, handouts, group work and exercises. The style of delivery is flexible with scope for adjusting activities to suit individuals needs. The course is popular with the local authority, adult health and social care, care homes and workers in the voluntary and community sectors.

Training Outcomes

  • Explain what is meant by the term adult at risk
  • List signs and indicators of abuse
  • Describe what is meant by abuse
  • Demonstrate how to respond appropriately
  • Identify policy and procedure
  • Differentiate between causes for concern and safeguarding issues

Subjects Covered

  • Personal values that underpin safeguarding
  • Personal beliefs that underpin safeguarding
  • Know what to look out for
  • Best working practice in offering support
  • Procedures when reporting abuse
  • Procedures after an alert

Course Supports

  • No Secrets
  • Our Health, Our Care, Our Say
  • Safeguarding Adults (ADASS)
  • Dignity in Care (NHS)
  • Adult Social Care Statute
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Act
  • Supporting People
  • Skills for Care standards
  • Care Standards Act Regulations

Martin Maddra

Training Organiser
and Staff Development Trainer
Level: Beginner
Ideal for care homes and workers in the voluntary and community sectors
Duration: 1 Day
Outcomes
Each candidate will receive a certificate of satisfactory completion
Assessment
Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course
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