Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Safeguarding Adults - QLS Level 5

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Safeguarding Adults – QLS Level 5 course is tailored for professionals responsible for protecting vulnerable adults in care, education, healthcare, or community settings. This structured online course offers insight into safeguarding legislation, risk indicators, and the specific duties of a DSL, with a strong focus on safeguarding adults from neglect, exploitation, and abuse. Learners will explore frameworks such as the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal, and multi-agency collaboration—all positioned within the context of adult safeguarding responsibilities.

This Safeguarding Adults course is developed to support those in leadership or designated safeguarding roles, offering robust knowledge on reporting procedures, early interventions, and managing concerns. From case review to strategy development, the course equips learners with the confidence to take appropriate action and promote a safer organisational culture. The training ensures learners understand how to identify safeguarding risks, respond with clarity, and follow statutory safeguarding pathways. With increasing pressures on safeguarding professionals, this QLS Level 5 course helps sharpen focus and decision-making through clear, policy-based instruction.

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Learning Outcomes

• Recognise signs of abuse and safeguarding concerns in adults.
• Understand the statutory frameworks surrounding Safeguarding Adults.
• Respond to disclosures using safe and appropriate reporting channels.
• Carry out DSL duties in line with national safeguarding policies.
• Evaluate risks and manage safeguarding incidents with professionalism.

Who is this course for?

• Professionals acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in their setting.
• Senior care staff responsible for adult protection policies.
• Teachers and educators with safeguarding responsibilities for adults.
• Charity workers supporting vulnerable or at-risk adult groups.
• Health or housing staff overseeing Safeguarding Adults procedures.

Career Path & Average UK Salaries

• Designated Safeguarding Lead – £38,000 per year
• Adult Social Worker – £37,000 per year
• Safeguarding Coordinator – £36,000 per year
• Safeguarding Trainer – £35,000 per year
• Adult Support Worker – £26,000 per year
• Care Manager (Safeguarding Focus) – £40,000 per year