Working closely with individuals, you are often the most likely person to be told something or notice something of concern. We help you to understand what adult or child abuse might look like and how to challenge any concerns you have.

Never assume someone else has noticed or has raised a concern - it will make an "ass" out of "u" and "me". Ass can mean fool or donkey.

What is safeguarding?

• Explain your own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
• List the main types of abuse
• Describe what constitutes harm
• Explain why an individual may be at risk of harm or abuse
• Describe what constitutes restrictive practices
• List the possible indicators of abuse
• How do you know if a child is being abused?
• Describe the nature and scope of harm and abuse of adults at risk
• List a range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect
• Demonstrate the importance of ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect
• Describe where to get information and advice about your role and responsibilities
• Describe how care environments can promote or undermine people's dignity and rights
• Explain the importance of individualised, person-centred care
• Explain how to apply the basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe
• Explain the local arrangements for the implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Boards
• List ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk
• Explain how a clear complaints procedure can reduce the likelihood of abuse
• Know what to do if child abuse is suspected
• Explain what to do if abuse of an adult is suspected
• List relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures
• Explain the importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies
• Describe the actions to take if you experience barriers in alerting or referring

At the end of this eLearning you will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Safeguarding Adults
• Understand what constitutes harm and abuse
• Reduce the likelihood of abuse
• Respond to suspected or disclosed abuse
• Protect people from harm and abuse

This Safeguarding in Wales course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting in Wales. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Safeguarding.