At-risk adults must be safeguarded by anyone working with them. It is through the knowledge of these situations that vulnerable individuals can be protected and prevented from experiencing abuse and neglect. Consequently, this knowledge can help change or, in some cases, save vulnerable individuals’ lives.
Those who work with vulnerable adults will benefit from this course. The course is suitable for managers, supervisors, employees, and volunteers at all levels.
In this course you will learn about:
In this Safeguarding of Adults Level 1 training course, you will gain an understanding of adult safeguarding, protecting vulnerable people, and applicable safeguarding legislation.
If you have a larger number of employees that you need to train, or an ongoing requirement, you can save money by purchasing courses from us in bulk.
Our bulk offers can apply to any of our CPD courses, or any combination that you choose. We can also put together specialist packages to suit your individual requirements and budget.
– 10+ courses = 10% discount
– 50+ courses = 20% discount
– 100+ courses = 30% discount
– 400+ courses = 40% discount
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This course is delivered and completed online, using a Learning Management Platform (LMS). Each learner will receive their own log in details, which means that you can track progress individually.
The assessment for this course is an online multiple choice knowledge review.
This Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults online training is CPD accredited and Skills for Care endorsed. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
The course takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
To purchase this course, simply:
Once you have made payment:
Certificates are available for download in the Learning Management System (LMS) immediately upon completion of the course including passing any knowledge review, or you can access it at a later date.
If you are ordering multiple courses, and someone in your organisation would like a master account where all learner’s certificates can be accessed, please let us know by emailing admin@learnq.co.uk after you have completed your purchase.
There is no expiry date for this certificate, however you may want to refresh the course periodically. The timescale for a refresh depends on the type of course that is being taken and the nature of your business. Ideally, the refresh regularity should be based on a thorough risk assessment of your business and tailored to the unique needs of your organisation and customers (if you are unsure how to complete a risk assessment, you can learn more by completing our Risk Assessment Awareness course).
If you are looking for a general rule for refresh training, every 12-18 months is good practice for the courses that Learn Q offer (we will also email you a reminder when you approach the recommended refresh date).
Please keep in mind the following exclusions:
This is an ‘entry level’ course, meaning there are no barriers for entry. You do not need any prior learning, qualifications or certificates to take this course and it is suitable for all.
Once you have made payment:
Learn Q courses are available online, 24 hours per day 365 days per year so candidates can log in anytime, anywhere and complete them at their convenience. Ideal for those with busy schedules or shift workers.
Courses can be accessed and completed from any device with an internet connection, including desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile.
Candidates do not have to complete the course in one sitting. The Learning Management System (LMS) will remember progress so if a candidate wants to do the course in small chunks they can do, continuing from where they left off.
Quantity | Discount | Per Item Price |
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10-49 | 10% | £22.50 incl. VAT |
50-99 | 20% | £20.00 incl. VAT |
100-399 | 30% | £17.50 incl. VAT |
400-499 | 40% | £15.00 incl. VAT |
There are six main safeguarding principles and these are:
Safeguarding is important when it comes to protecting children and although there is always a lot to consider, there are 5 R’s that should be considered when it comes to safeguarding. These are:
By following these steps, it will ensure that you not only recognise signs of problems but also have an understanding of what steps to take when it comes to dealing with issues.
In safeguarding, vulnerable children and adults are protected from harm and their welfare is promoted. All vulnerable people should be protected from abuse and maltreatment through safeguarding which ensures health and development are safe from harm and everyone is able to exist with safe and effective care.
Slavery still exists today in many parts of the world. Human rights are not universal, and there are many countries which operate according to their own laws and customs. Consequently, there are many areas where people are born and raised in a life of slavery. These people exist as their own caste within society and are conditioned to work for a select group of people, usually a wealthy upper-class. Some slaves are treated with more kindness than others, but it is impossible to ignore the ethical implications of modern slavery.
Neglect as a child can cause long-lasting problems that can affect individuals into adulthood. They can feel emptiness and can be worried about being dependent while self-compassion can also become an issue. They might also feel as though they are a burden on others and often blame themselves. Additionally, they can experience poor self-discipline and a lack of awareness and understanding when it comes to emotions.
Yes, it is possible to do a safeguarding course online. All of the materials will be provided to you and this will allow you to cover the necessary modules without the need to physically attend a course. This enables you to fit learning around your work and personal lifestyle while still giving you the skills and knowledge required to understand more about safeguarding.
Safeguarding policies are designed to help protect children by spotting the signs and signals of abuse or neglect while also understanding the steps to take. Therefore, The Children Act 1989, The Children Act 2004, The Children and Social Work Act 2017 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
There are five main safeguarding issues that you need to be aware of. These are:
Safeguarding has six main principles and these include, empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability. All of these principles work together to ensure that individuals are protected.
There are three safeguarding partners and these are the local authority chief executive, the accountable office of a clinical commissioning group and a chief office of police. These three partners all have the same level of responsibility when it comes to putting the necessary arrangements in place for safeguarding.
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