Aim: To develop the knowledge and skills required to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect and harm, while promoting dignity, rights, wellbeing and person-centred care

Objectives:

By successfully completing this course you will be able to:

• Explain the principles and purpose of adult safeguarding in health and social care settings
• Define an adult at risk and describe their own safeguarding roles and responsibilities
• Recognise the main types, indicators and causes of abuse, neglect and harm
• Explain restrictive practices and apply organisational policies and procedures appropriately
• Identify technology-related safeguarding risks and support individuals to use technology safely
• Promote dignity, respect, rights and wellbeing when providing care and support
• Explain why some individuals may be more vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Describe how person-centred approaches, active participation and partnership working reduce the risk of abuse
• Support individuals to make informed choices and take reasonable steps to keep themselves safe
• Explain local safeguarding arrangements and the importance of multi-agency working
• Respond appropriately to suspected or disclosed abuse by following reporting and safeguarding procedures
• Describe relevant safeguarding legislation, information-sharing requirements and actions to take when barriers to reporting concerns arise

Introduction

Welcome to Halo Staffing Care Certificate Standards: Standard 10 – Adult safeguarding.

At the beginning of this course, we will explain to you the principles of adult safeguarding, what is meant by an adult at risk, and your role and responsibilities in protecting individuals from abuse, neglect and harm. You will also learn about the main types, indicators and causes of abuse, restrictive practices, and the risks associated with technology and online environments.

You will explore how dignity, respect, rights and wellbeing can be promoted through safe and effective care practices. We will explain why some individuals may be more vulnerable to abuse and how person-centred care, active participation and partnership working can help reduce the likelihood of harm.

We will show you how to support individuals to make informed choices, manage risks appropriately and keep themselves safe while maintaining their independence. You will also learn about local safeguarding arrangements and the importance of working effectively with other professionals and agencies.

Finally, we will explain how you should respond to suspected or disclosed abuse, including how to report concerns in line with organisational procedures. You will also learn about relevant safeguarding legislation, information-sharing responsibilities and the actions you should take if you encounter barriers when raising safeguarding concerns.