Safeguarding adults for local authority staff training course
This specialist course is designed to help local authority social workers safeguard adults from harm and neglect as part of their everyday role.
Course content
Our CPD-accredited training is aimed at social workers with adult safeguarding responsibilities and duties.
Content includes:
- the six principles of safeguarding as outlined by the Care Act 2014;
- explore duties for local authorities and the responsibilities for partners’ section 42 enquiries;
- look at co-operation, partnership and information sharing;
- learnings about the Mental Capacity Act and consent;
- studies into a range of case studies for good safeguarding practice.
Learning outcomes
Get a better understanding of the main aspects of safeguarding adults for local authority social workers. Participants will:
- get a clear understanding of local authorities’ safeguarding duties;
- gain an understanding of adult safeguarding duties under the Care Act;
- learn about moving from process driven to person-centred safeguarding practice;
- explore the legal framework that supports information sharing.
Who should attend?
Local authority staff who are social workers.
Duration
Safeguarding adults – local authority staff course is delivered over 1 day.
CPD accreditation
CPD Standards Office accredited course ref no 60036/18.
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