Course overview of Basic Safeguarding for Support Staff
"Safeguarding adults is everybody’s business. We all have a role to play in ensuring that everyone in our communities is treated with dignity and respect, can make informed decisions about their lives without being subject to undue pressure and will be protected from harm and abuse wherever possible." (Safeguarding roles and responsibilities - 2023; Local Government Association)
Understanding basic safeguarding because it empowers you to recognise signs of abuse, respond appropriately, and take action to protect vulnerable individuals. Whether you work with vulnerable adults or clients directly or not, your knowledge can make a real difference in ensuring dignity, respect, and safety for adults at risk.
Course content
This Basic Safeguarding course will cover:
- Introduction to Safeguarding
- Types and Indicators of Abuse
- Responding to and Reporting Abuse
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Aims of Basic Safeguarding for Support Staff course
Upon completion of this Basic Safeguarding course, you will:
- Define safeguarding and its importance.
- Identify various forms of abuse.
- Recognize signs and indicators of abuse.
- Understand how to report safeguarding concerns.
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This Basic Safeguarding course is for Care Support Workers and the wider team members in Health and Social Care.
