Safeguarding Adults at Risk
Care for adults at risk and keep them safe from harm and abuse. This full-day course covers the six safeguarding key principles, the signs of abuse, and how to report concerns properly.
About the course
Safeguarding that protects people, not just paperwork
This course gives care staff a clear, practical understanding of safeguarding: who it protects, the legislation behind it, how to recognise every type of abuse, and what to do when someone discloses. By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand who safeguarding is aimed at
- Know who an adult at risk is
- Know whose responsibility it is to safeguard
- Understand risk factors for abuse
- Understand the relevant legislation
- Be aware of all the different types of abuse
- Recognise signs of abuse
- Recognise a potential abuser
- Understand disclosure and whistleblowing procedures
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Six areas move from who is at risk through the law and the signs of abuse, to disclosure and whistleblowing.
Adults at Risk
- Facts and statistics
- What is safeguarding?
- Who is safeguarding aimed at?
- Who is an adult at risk?
- What are the factors for abuse?
Safeguarding
- Who is responsible for safeguarding?
- Who are local services?
- How can we safeguard adults at risk?
- Person-centred care approach
- The six safeguarding key principles
Legislation
- The Care Act
- Mental Capacity Act
- The Health and Social Care Act (Duty of Candour)
- The Data Protection Act
- The Equality Act
- Human Rights Act
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act & DBS
- Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)
- The Care Standards Act
Recognising Abuse
- Definition of abuse
- Categories of abuse
- Types of abuse
The Abuser
- What does an abuser look like?
- Risk factors of being an abuser
- Can you prevent a potential abuser from abusing?
Reporting Abuse
- Disclosure
- Communication techniques during disclosure
- Why victims do not always disclose
- Whistleblowing
- Why staff are afraid of whistleblowing
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Teams booking this course often pair it with these subjects. All are delivered on-site, and we can combine courses into one visit.
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We bring Safeguarding training to your care home
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mandatory training range. Also explore clinical training and first aid courses.