This course covers the safeguarding policies and procedures that homelessness organisations must have in place to protect people in their services, as well as the skills and knowledge that staff need to identify and report abuse.
The course will teach attendees how to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse, how to raise concerns within the latest guidelines, and how to become familiar with the terminology associated with the Care Act.
The primary focus is on safeguarding adults at risk, but the course will also cover responsibilities to safeguard children and young people (it is not designed to meet the learning requirements of a full child safeguarding course).
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for all frontline staff who wish to consolidate their knowledge of safeguarding adults at risk.
What will your team learn?
Through this course, your team will:
- Know the social and legislative context of protecting children and adults at risk
- Be able to relate the forms of abuse as defined by legislation to their work
- Be able to recognise signs and indicators that an adult at risk may be being abused
- Know how to report abuse and how to take immediate steps to protect an adult at risk
- Be able to explain why abuse is sometimes not reported by clients or staff.
- Be confident in your role as an ‘alerter’
- Have an overview of the safeguarding process after an alert has been made, including an awareness of child and adults RAG matrix’s and effective alternatives and compliments to a formal safeguarding referral.
How will it be delivered?
This one-day course can be booked for a team of up to 16 for in-person training or up to 20 for online training.
If you need something different, we can tailor the course delivery to suit you, with some potential adjustments in cost.
How much will it cost?
Non-members: £1,400
Members (with 30% discount): £990
Please note, if you're opting for in-person training, the expenses of the trainer (e.g. travel to your location) will be added to your invoice.
We are a social enterprise so choosing training with us not only equips your team with vital skills but also fuels impactful research and campaigns, so every purchase goes back into ending homelessness.
Ready to take the next step?
To book or if you'd like to find out more:
Email: training@homelesslink.org.uk
Call: James at 07375 042 815 or Hannah at 07939 967 209