ACCREDITED HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE COURSES + DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

Safeguarding Adults

The "Introduction to Safeguarding Adults" training program aims to educate you on your obligations in safeguarding adults with care and support requirements. It will provide insights into the pertinent safeguarding laws and underscore the significance of safeguarding training for all individuals involved in the care of vulnerable adults.

Course Overview

This course will provide instruction on understanding the safeguarding procedure and how to address, report, and document any apprehensions. It will also cover what occurs subsequent to the submission of a referral, the typical impediments to disclosing concerns, and the actions taken once the Local Authority's adult safeguarding team has received the referral. The course will elaborate on the subsequent stages and potential results of the inquiry process.

What you will learn

  • Understand what safeguarding means and the responsibilities you have for safeguarding adults at risk.
  • Understand why safeguarding adults training is important for everyone within your organisation.
  • Have an awareness of which factors increase the likelihood of an adult being at risk from harm.
  • Know about the different categories of abuse, plus the potential warning signs associated with each type.
  • Understand how to respond appropriately to a disclosure from an adult in need and know what to do next.
  • Have an awareness of the safeguarding process and know what happens after a referral is made.