Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults
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Course Overview
This course provides essential knowledge and guidance on safeguarding vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect. It covers legal duties, recognising signs of abuse, reporting procedures, risk assessments, and promoting a safe care environment. The training is suitable for anyone working with adults who may be at risk and is delivered in a flexible online format.
Who This Course Is For
- Care assistants, support workers, healthcare staff, and social‑care professionals.
- Individuals working in residential care, home‑care, community support, or assisted‑living services.
- Volunteers or staff involved in supporting adults with physical, mental, or emotional vulnerabilities.
- Anyone responsible for ensuring safe and ethical practice around at‑risk adults.
What You Will Learn
Module 1 – Introduction to Safeguarding Adults
Explains what safeguarding means, who is considered a vulnerable adult, and why safeguarding is essential in care settings.
Module 2 – Types of Abuse and Neglect
Covers physical, emotional, sexual, financial, discriminatory, organisational, and self‑neglect, including examples and warning signs.
Module 3 – Recognising Indicators of Abuse
Teaches how to identify behavioural, physical, and environmental indicators that may suggest abuse or neglect.
Module 4 – Roles, Responsibilities & Legal Duties
Explains legislation, regulatory frameworks, duty of care, consent, and accountability of professionals involved in safeguarding.
Module 5 – Reporting Concerns & Raising Alerts
Covers how to respond safely, follow reporting lines, record evidence, maintain confidentiality, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Module 6 – Safeguarding in Care Environments
Discusses safe practices, risk reduction, staff training, whistleblowing, and building a culture of safety and awareness.
Module 7 – Assessing and Managing Risk
Explains how to assess risks, create protection plans, and work with multi‑agency teams to safeguard vulnerable adults effectively.
Module 8 – Person‑Centred Safeguarding
Focuses on respecting rights, supporting independence, promoting dignity, and involving individuals in safeguarding decisions.
Module 9 – Responding to Emergencies and Immediate Danger
Teaches how to act in urgent situations, protect individuals from further harm, and follow emergency safeguarding procedures.
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete an online assessment at the end of the course. Results are given instantly. If the learner does not pass, the exam may be taken again without extra cost. Upon passing, an accredited digital certificate is issued, with an option to request a printed copy.
Key Benefits
- Strengthens knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Helps identify, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect effectively.
- Promotes safe, ethical, and person‑centred care practices.
- Ideal for professionals and new learners in the care sector.
- Flexible online training with recognised certification.
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£120.00
