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Safeguarding Adults

Duration

1 day

Course Overview



This one-day course for support staff draws on government guidelines in relation to the issue of adult abuse. The course will define adult abuse and clarify what is meant by an adult at risk and capacity to consent. It aims to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and necessary skills to recognise and respond to actual or suspected adult abuse and it covers different types of abuse, examples of what form it might take and in what circumstances it could occur. Delegates will learn to recognise possible signs of abuse and will also learn good practice guidelines for handling abuse disclosures.
Delegates will review recording and reporting procedures and will be encouraged to consider how individuals, teams and organisations as a whole can minimize the likelihood of abuse occurring through proper use of workplace structures, joint working and information sharing alongside a sustained commitment to the empowerment of adults at risk.

Learning Outcomes



This course is designed to enable delegates to:
  • Understand their role and responsibilities under Safeguarding legislation
  • Identify who is at risk of abuse and how
  • Define adult abuse and the different forms it can take
  • Recognise when abuse is taking place and know how to respond appropriately
  • Review procedures for reporting actual or suspected abuse
  • Identify structures and working methods that minimise the risk of abuse happening


  • Methods of Delivery



    The trainer will balance tutor-led delivery with delegate input, drawing on the knowledge in the room as well as adding to it.


    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    • Definitions and statistics
    • Forms of abuse and indicators
    • Legislation, government guidelines, and good practice
    • Rights and responsibilities of service users and staff
    • Organisational procedures
    • Structures and working methods that minimise risk

    Target Audience

    This course is suitable for anyone working with adults at risk in the social care sector.

    Training Considerations

    Delegates should familiarise themselves with any organisational policies regarding the safeguarding of adults at risk.

    Certification

    Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    Related Courses

    Safeguarding Children
    Professional Boundaries & Good Practice
    Risk Assessment and Management
     
    Safeguarding Adults
    Duration: 1 day

    Course overview:

    This one-day course for support staff draws on government guidelines in relation to the issue of adult abuse. The course will define adult abuse and clarify what is meant by an adult at risk and capacity to consent. It aims to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and necessary skills to recognise and respond to actual or suspected adult abuse and it covers different types of abuse, examples of what form it might take and in what circumstances it could occur. Delegates will learn to recognise possible signs of abuse and will also learn good practice guidelines for handling abuse disclosures.
    Delegates will review recording and reporting procedures and will be encouraged to consider how individuals, teams and organisations as a whole can minimize the likelihood of abuse occurring through proper use of workplace structures, joint working and information sharing alongside a sustained commitment to the empowerment of adults at risk.

    Learning outcomes:

    This course is designed to enable delegates to:

    · Understand their role and responsibilities under Safeguarding legislation
    · Identify who is at risk of abuse and how
    · Define adult abuse and the different forms it can take
    · Recognise when abuse is taking place and know how to respond appropriately
    · Review procedures for reporting actual or suspected abuse
    · Identify structures and working methods that minimise the risk of abuse happening




    Methods of delivery:

    The trainer will balance tutor-led delivery with delegate input, drawing on the knowledge in the room as well as adding to it.




    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    · Definitions and statistics
    · Forms of abuse and indicators
    · Legislation, government guidelines, and good practice
    · Rights and responsibilities of service users and staff
    · Organisational procedures
    · Structures and working methods that minimise risk



    TARGET AUDIENCE
    This course is suitable for anyone working with adults at risk in the social care sector.



    TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
    Delegates should familiarise themselves with any organisational policies regarding the safeguarding of adults at risk.

    CERTIFICATION
    Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    RELATED COURSES
    Safeguarding Children
    Professional Boundaries & Good Practice
    Risk Assessment and Management

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