Overview

This course is intended for you to recap on the topics you have previously learnt and may face every day when working with adults at risk to make sure that fulfilling the responsibilities of your role.

We will look back at topics such as the types of abuse that an adult might face, how to respond to a concern, safeguarding duties and when it is OK to share information. 

Objectives

• Understand the principles of adult safeguarding
• Recognise who is considered an adult at risk
• Identify the types of abuser that an adult at risk might face
• Be aware of neglect and self-neglect, and the challenges of working with people who self-neglect
• Confidently respond to a safeguarding concern
• Distinguish when it is appropriate to ask questions
• Identify responsibilities and duties of those who work with or around adults
• Know who is involved in leading investigations
• Appreciate the importance of sharing information and when it is appropriate to do so
• Manage an intervention or enquiry, and factors to consider, including the impact and risks

Audience

This course is for anyone working with vulnerable adults.