Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse & Neglect

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• Price: £20

• This course forms part part of the Common Induction Standards (CIS) course which is mandatory for all staff working in the Health & Social Care Sector especially all staff in the voluntary, independent & statutory sectors that work with vulnerable adults. This level is a minimum requirement and is a half day course forming part of the induction of all new staff.

  • Understand and apply the Safeguarding standards that underpin all the Safeguarding Adults activity.
  • Recognise an adult potentially in need of Safeguarding.
  • Know the procedure for making a Safeguarding Adults alert including where and who they should report to.
  • Demonstrate Dignity and respect when working with individuals.
  • Understand the application of relevant policy and legislation that supports Safeguarding Adults activity.

   

  Gloucestershire's Safeguarding Adults Procedures provide information on how agencies work together to ensure that adults are Safeguarded from abuse. 

  This course is fully subsidised for Care Providers in the Gloucestershire area subject to conditions set by Gloucestershire County Council. To discuss your requirements contact our course advisors on 0870 120 1207 or send us an email.

   

• • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse & Neglect

    This course is essential for all staff in the voluntary, independent & statutory sectors that work with vulnerable adults. Click to view module detail

    • Who is covered by the adult protection process

      What is abuse

      Types and indicators of abuse

      How to alert others when abuse or risk is suspected or identified

      Developing a safeguarding culture

      Challenging prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping

      Types and signs of abuse & CQC -- Care Quality Commission procedures for dealing with abuse

      Whistle blowing and GSCC code of practice

      POVA legislation & The Mental Capacity Act

• Course duration

  3hrs

  Level 1: 1/2 Day Alerters Awareness Training

  Entry requirements

  There are no entry requirements for this course

  Assessment and certification

  The course blends interactive activities with theory based tasks delivered within an informative yet informal environment.  Those learners who complete the course and are considered to have reached the required standard are certified by Gloucestershire County Council Safeguarding Board.

  Delivered by Lifetime - an accredited training provider with Gloucestershire County Council Safeguarding Adult Unit.