Course Overview

This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Foundation Level Online course. This is a half day classroom/virtual classroom-based training session for people working with vulnerable adults. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in a person-centred way integrating in the 8 person centred values including active participation. This then supports knowledge development in agency working and poor practice and will support reflective practice with learners. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms.

This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session.

Aims & Objectives

• Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Vulnerable Adults.
• Identify who is vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are.
• Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported.
• Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like.
• Understand how to whistle blow and what this means
• Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this.

Course Audience

Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Adult Support Worker, Nursing Staff

Course Duration

3 hours

This course is accredited by Open Awards ‘Badge of Excellence’