Module 1 – An introduction to safeguarding adults.
This first module provides an overview of safeguarding adults.
- Legislation and guidance overview.
- What is safeguarding.
- What does ‘adults at risk' mean.
- Role and responsibilities.
- Safeguarding principles.
- Terms you might hear.
- Headline cases.
- Who carries out abuse.
- Where abuse happens.
Module 2 - Different types of abuse and indicators.
In this module we look at the 5 recognised types of abuse under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and potential indicators of abuse for each.
- Emotional/psychological.
- Financial.
- Neglect.
- Physical abuse.
- Sexual.
Module 3 – Susceptibility to abuse.
What makes someone more susceptible to abuse, harm and neglect? This module explore this further to give you a greater understanding of the risks adults at risk face, including case studies.
- Heightened risk factors.
- Mental capacity.
- Modern slavery.
- Poor care practices.
- Dependency.
Module 4 - Responding professionally to a disclosure.
In this module we look at how a disclosure of abuse might happen and what to do if someone discloses to you.
- The importance of reporting.
- Barriers and the reluctance to talk.
- How a disclosure might happen.
- How to act appropriately.
- How to use TED (Tell, Explain, Describe).
Module 5 - What happens after a disclosure.
In this module we look at the next steps after receiving a disclosure.
- Making a report of abuse.
- Consent and when you can override consent.
- The role of the Designated Safeguarding Person.
- Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT).
- Person centred approach and advocacy.
- What happens when a report is submitted to adult social care.
- Sharing information in a confidential manner.
