In the UK, 63% of adult safeguarding concerns involve people aged 65 and over. Safeguarding Adults Training equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and report concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults at risk.
The course covers key legislation, types of abuse, signs and indicators, and the responsibilities of individuals and organisations under safeguarding frameworks. The course promotes safer, more supportive environments and ensures compliance with legal responsibilities such as the Care Act 2014.
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Adults Training equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and report concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults at risk.
The course covers key legislation, types of abuse, signs and indicators, and the responsibilities of individuals and organisations under safeguarding frameworks. The course promotes safer, more supportive environments and ensures compliance with legal responsibilities such as the Care Act 2014.
By increasing awareness and confidence, this course empowers professionals to protect individuals at risk and uphold their rights, dignity, and wellbeing
Learners explore real-world scenarios, reporting procedures, and how to promote dignity, choice, and safety in care environments.
Suitable for healthcare, social care, and support staff, this training helps meet CQC requirements and ensures a proactive, person-centred approach to adult protection across residential, clinical, and community settings.
Safeguarding Children
This Safeguarding Children Training equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect children from harm and promote their well-being. In the training, you will learn how to spot signs of abuse and neglect and understand the laws around it. You will also learn how to report any concerns you might have.
The training covers different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. It also talks about new issues like online safety and child exploitation. The course focuses on acting early to prevent harm and working together with others to protect children.
Our trainers will use case studies, examples, and exercises to help you learn how to assess risks, talk to children, and respond if a child discloses abuse. The training also explains the roles different professionals play in protecting children.
Whistleblowing training
Reporting wrongdoing in the workplace helps keep all employees safe. The role of a whistleblower is to report issues past and present or that they feel may yet occur. This course covers whistleblowing policies, procedures and responsibilities.
Employees often find themselves in a difficult situation when they want to report a workplace wrongdoing but are fearful of the repercussions of doing so. Having a clear and effective whistleblowing policy will provide a safer environment for your staff.
This online whistleblowing policy training course teaches you and your staff what whistleblowing is, the responsibilities of your organisation and employees, as well as how concerns should be reported internally and externally.
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Safeguarding Adults Course Outline
1: Introduction to Safeguarding and Protection Responsibilities
What is Safeguarding?
- What safeguarding means and why it is important.
- Who are vulnerable adults? (e.g., older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues)
Safeguarding and Protection Responsibilities
- What healthcare workers, carers, and volunteers must do to protect vulnerable people.
- Legal and moral duties to keep people safe.
- What happens if safeguarding duties are not followed.
Key Safeguarding Principles
- Putting the person’s needs first and respecting their choices.
- Empowering people to make decisions.
- Preventing harm and neglect.
- Using the least amount of help needed.
2: Legislation, Statutory Guidance, and National Policies
Relevant Laws and Acts
- The Care Act 2014: Responsibilities for protecting adults.
- The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Equality Act 2010
- The Children Act 1989 and 2004 (for cases where children are involved).
Guidelines and National Policies
- Local safeguarding boards and their rules.
- National and local frameworks for safeguarding.
- National organizations involved in safeguarding (e.g., CQC, local authorities, police).
Working Together with Other Professionals
- How to work with other experts like social services, police, and healthcare providers.
- Sharing information and working together to keep people safe.
3: Understanding Abuse and Identifying Signs of Abuse
Types of Abuse
- Physical abuse: Hitting or causing physical harm.
- Emotional abuse: Verbal threats, humiliation, or isolation.
- Financial abuse: Stealing, tricking, or taking money unfairly.
- Sexual abuse: Inappropriate touching or forced actions.
- Neglect: Not providing basic needs like food, care, or medical help.
- Institutional abuse: Bad care or neglect in a care home or facility.
- Discriminatory abuse: Abuse because of race, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Signs of Abuse
- Physical signs: Bruises, injuries, or poor health.
- Behavioural signs: Withdrawal, fear, anxiety, or depression.
- Financial signs: Missing money or unexplained debts.
- Social signs: Avoiding certain people or places.
Risk Factors
- People with mental health issues, learning disabilities, or addiction.
- People living alone or in care homes.
- Carers who are overwhelmed and may neglect their duties.
4: Responding to Disclosure or Suspected Abuse
How to Respond to a Disclosure
- Listening carefully and providing a safe place for the person to talk.
- What to do and what not to do when someone shares they’ve been abused.
- Not asking leading questions or making the person feel worse.
Reporting Abuse
- How to report abuse (internal procedures and safeguarding teams).
- Who should be notified (managers, safeguarding leads, authorities).
Confidentiality vs. Duty to Report
- When you must break confidentiality to protect someone.
- Balancing trust with the duty to keep people safe.
Practical Scenarios
- Case studies and role-playing to practice responding to abuse.
- Group discussions to work through real-life situations.
 5: Summary and Reflection
Review Key Learning Points
- Key things you’ve learned from each module.
- Why safeguarding is so important in protecting vulnerable adults.
Reflection and Questions
- Open Q&A session for questions and clarifications.
- Reflection activities: How will you use what you’ve learned in your role?
Feedback and Evaluation
- Course feedback from participants.
- Next steps for continuing learning about safeguarding.
Within an initial workplace gap analysis, the following areas are reviewed (if applicable):
- General Safety Requirements
- Safety Management Systems
- Risk Assessments
- COSHH Assessments
- Asbestos
- Maintenance
- Training
- Emergency Equipment and Procedures
- First Aid
- Welfare
| - Noise
- Working at Height
- Site Traffic
- Company Vehicles
- Meeting the Public
- Confined Space
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- Lone Workers
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Display Screen Equipment
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Can you answer No to any of these questions?
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| Â Do you comply with H&S at Work Act and Management of H&S Regs? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have a Safety Management System? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Risk Assessments? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have COSHH assessments? | Â | Â |
| Â Is all your equipment tested & maintained? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Fire and other emergency procedures? | Â | Â |
| Â Do all your staff have basic safety awareness training? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Risk Assessments in place and do you review them regularly? | Â | Â |
Call us on (0114) 253 7222 to discuss how we can help, or email enquiries@safecaretraining.com for more details.
