What You’ll Learn
Understand the term safeguarding adults
Be able to recognise potential indicators of abuse, harm and neglect
Have a basic knowledge of current legislation applicable to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Know what action to take if they have concerns, including who you should report your concerns and from whom to seek advice
Understand what constitutes harm, abuse and neglect and be able to identify any signs of harm, abuse or neglect
Be able to ensure effective advocacy is provided where required (for example where there are mental capacity or communication issues, in line with the legislation and professional guidance)
Be able to identify your professional role, responsibilities, and professional boundaries and those of your colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency setting
Know how and when to refer to social care in accordance with organisational policies if you have identified an adult safeguarding concern
Be able to document safeguarding concerns in a format that informs the relevant staff and agencies appropriately
Know how to maintain appropriate records including being able differentiate between fact and opinion Be able to identify the appropriate and relevant information and how to share it with other teams
Understand key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation including Human Rights Act and mental capacity legislation in country of practice
Be aware of the risk factors for radicalisation and know who to contact regarding preventive action and supporting those persons who may be at risk of, or are being drawn into, terrorist related activity.
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