Safeguarding Adults: for managers & newly appointed safeguarding leads

Safeguarding adults: for managers and newly appointed safeguarding leads

Venue: SCIE , London

Course content

• Identifying risk and vulnerability to abuse and neglect
• Making Safeguarding Personal – applying the safeguarding principles in practice
• Safeguarding duties for local authorities
• Safeguarding responsibilities for partners
• The importance of partnership working and information-sharing, including the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act
• Responding to allegations and concerns

A range of useful case studies and scenarios enable delegates to understand the practical application of good safeguarding practice.

Learning outcomes

Attendees will:

• understand how the duties and responsibilities under the Care Act apply in practice
• explore the difficult balance between safety and choice and control for individuals
• understand the law governing information-sharing

Who should attend?

This course is for managers, registered managers, newly appointed safeguarding leads and team leaders in care, health and related services.

It is not designed for experienced safeguarding leads or local authority staff.

If you would like to attend but require an invoice please email Suzanna.Clark@scie.org.uk

Accessibility

SCIE’s open course programme is delivered at our central London premises.

Please note if you require wheelchair access, please review our Accessibility Statement, which includes important details about the size of our building’s lift and contact us on 020 7766 7378 for further information.