Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Course

Description

Course details

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of safeguarding adults in care home settings, including minimising risk of abuse, protecting health and wellbeing of those receiving services, and focusing on independence and choice.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 20th September 2023

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What You will learn

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

 

• State the six principles of the Care Act 2014
• Describe what safeguarding is and the role care providers play
• Identify ways to safeguarding adults in care settings

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes
• Safeguarding in a Care Home
• The Care Act 2014
• Why is Safeguarding Needed?
• Legislation
• Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
• Systems in Place
• Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures
• Care Home Roles & Responsibilities
• Local Authorities & Commissioners
• Safeguarding Adult Boards
• Induction & Training
• Mandatory Safeguarding Training
• Additional Safeguarding Training
• Evaluating Safeguarding Training
• Care Home Culture
• Multi-agency working and shared learning with other organisations
• Record-Keeping
• Indicators of individual abuse and neglect
• Neglect
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Psychological Abuse
• Financial and material abuse
• Discriminatory Abuse
• What to Do When You Consider Abuse or Neglect
• What to Do When You Suspect Abuse or Neglect
• Gathering Information
• Confidentiality
• Responding to Abuse or Neglect
• Local Authorities
• Supporting the Resident at Risk During an Enquiry
• Advocates and Support
• Supporting Care Home Staff
• Organisational Abuse and Neglect
• Actions for Organisational Abuse and Neglect Concerns
• Actions for Suspected Organisational Abuse and Neglect
• Learning From Safeguarding

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes training for?

• This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Residential and nursing homes staff
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport  and volunteers

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes FAQ

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.