Vulnerability, Abuse & Safeguarding

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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• Online support
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Understanding safeguarding is essential for protecting vulnerable individuals and promoting safe care practices. This course explores the principles of safeguarding, highlighting how abuse can manifest and the strategies needed to prevent harm. Learners will examine the legal, ethical, and professional frameworks that guide safeguarding in health and social care, ensuring that risks are identified and addressed appropriately. Emphasis is placed on recognising vulnerability and responding to concerns in line with best practice standards.

Participants will also develop skills to critically assess situations where safeguarding issues may arise, implement reporting procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to protect at-risk individuals. Through this course, learners will gain confidence in applying safeguarding measures, promoting wellbeing, and supporting the rights of vulnerable populations. Knowledge of safeguarding principles ensures that care settings remain safe, ethical, and professional.

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Learning Outcomes

• Recognise signs of abuse and vulnerability in different care settings.
• Apply safeguarding policies effectively to protect at-risk individuals.
• Understand legal and ethical frameworks related to safeguarding practice.
• Develop strategies to report concerns and manage safeguarding incidents.
• Evaluate approaches to promote safety and wellbeing in care services.

Who is this course for?

• Care workers needing to enhance safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Health professionals responsible for protecting vulnerable adults and children.
• Social workers aiming to strengthen safeguarding procedures in practice.
• Volunteers supporting at-risk individuals in community or care settings.
• Managers overseeing safeguarding and welfare within care environments.

Career Path

• Care Worker – £23,000 average annual salary
• Safeguarding Officer – £28,000 average annual salary
• Social Worker – £32,000 average annual salary
• Adult Care Manager – £35,000 average annual salary
• Child Protection Specialist – £37,000 average annual salary
• Health and Social Care Consultant – £38,000 average annual salary