Overview
This course provides essential knowledge and skills to help you understand your role in protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect. Whether you work in healthcare, social care, voluntary services, or simply want to know more, this course will give you the tools to identify concerns and take appropriate action.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Health and social care workers
- Volunteers and community staff
- Anyone with a duty of care to vulnerable adults
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define what safeguarding means and why it matters
- Recognise signs and types of abuse and neglect
- Understand key legislation and guidance (e.g. Care Act 2014)
- Know how to respond to safeguarding concerns
- Understand the importance of reporting and recording
Course Content
- Introduction to Safeguarding
- Types of Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, discriminatory, etc.)
- Spotting the Signs
- The Role of the Safeguarding Adult Board (SAB)
- Making Safeguarding Personal
- How to Report a Concern
- Whistleblowing and Confidentiality
Delivery Format
- Online Via Zoom or at your premises
Certification
A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course