Safeguarding adults training course for managers and newly appointed safeguarding leads

We offer a specialist training course for senior managers or newly appointed safeguarding leads who are responsible for safeguarding adults from neglect and harm.

Course content

Our CPD accredited training teaches understanding around essential safeguarding duties and responsibilities.

Content includes:

• identifying risk and vulnerability to abuse and neglect
• making safeguarding personal and applying principles in practice
• safeguarding duties for local authorities
• responsibilities for partners such as housing, police and health bodies
• the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act
• the importance of partnership working and information sharing
• how to respond to allegations, concerns and disclosures

Learning outcomes

Participants will:

• understand the safeguarding duties and responsibilities in the Care Act;
• understand how to respond to safeguarding concerns;
• explore the difficult balance between safety and choice and control for individuals;
• understand the law around information sharing.

Who should attend?

Managers, registered managers, newly appointed safeguarding leads and team leaders in care, health, housing and related services. It is not for experienced safeguarding leads or local authority staff.

Duration

Safeguarding adults – managers and newly appointed safeguarding leads is delivered over 1 day.

CPD accreditation

CPD Standards Office accredited course ref no 60036/18.

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