What managers need to do to ensure safety - the manager's role in referring a concern in line with local multi-agency policy and procedures
It makes clear what managers need to do after receiving expressions of concern and reports of abuse – ensuring the safety of the adult at risk, reporting on to other agencies, tracking the progress of any investigation and being aware of their role in the safeguarding process following a referral.
Participants will engage in interactive exercises based on case studies and have the opportunity to review recent cases as featured in news reports after watching a DVD footage
Aims
To equip managers with the knowledge and understanding to support their role when working with safeguarding issues
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will have:
An understanding of the Legislation/ Guidance which underpins the Safeguarding Agenda
Had the opportunity to consider the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how this impacts upon the Safeguarding Agenda
Explored strategies to manage anxieties when working with safeguarding issues
Considered their roles and responsibilities within the safeguarding process.
Programme
Domestics, aims, learning outcomes, ground rules, introductions
Service audit
Definition of an 'adult at risk'
What is 'abuse and neglect'?
Identifying vulnerabilities
Case scenarios – Cause for Concern
Safeguarding Adults – levels of response
Threshold decisions
DVD – Winterbourne View
Receiving/making a referral
Policy and procedures
Law and Legislation
Mental Capacity Act/DoLS
Maintaining a Safe Environment
The course will promote responsible and confident practice and develop the understanding and professional competence of all participants.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for 8 to 16 participants and will be of benefit to all care and support managers with responsibility for dealing with safeguarding concerns and receiving reports of abuse.
To discuss the benefits of the course further, costs, venue etc please contact:
Tina Thordal – 07815 064710 or e-mail tina@tinatraining.co.uk
