Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding Adults

• What is safeguarding? Understanding the concept and importance

• Defining vulnerable adults: who they are and why they are at risk

• The role of care workers in safeguarding

• The ethical and legal basis for safeguarding adults

• Overview of the safeguarding adults procedure

Module 2: Legislation and Frameworks for Adult Safeguarding

• The Care Act 2014: key provisions and impact on adult safeguarding

• Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs): roles and responsibilities

• The role of multi-agency collaboration in safeguarding

• Key legislation and policies:
  The Human Rights Act
  The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
  The Equality Act

• Understanding the concept of mental capacity and its implications for safeguarding

Module 3: Types of Abuse and Neglect

• Physical abuse: identifying signs, causes, and risk factors

• Emotional and psychological abuse: understanding its impact

• Financial abuse: types, warning signs, and prevention strategies

• Sexual abuse: recognizing symptoms and addressing concerns

• Neglect: how to identify and respond to neglectful care

• Institutional abuse: how systems and settings can fail to protect vulnerable adults

Module 4: Recognizing the Signs of Abuse and Neglect

• Behavioral, physical, and emotional indicators of abuse

• Recognizing unexplained injuries, withdrawal, and fear in service users

• The role of observation in identifying abuse and neglect

• Identifying signs of abuse in people with cognitive or communication impairments

• How to engage with service users to encourage disclosure

Module 5: Responding to Safeguarding Concerns

• What to do when you suspect abuse or neglect: a step-by-step guide

• Responding to allegations of abuse: how to record and report safeguarding concerns

• Understanding confidentiality: when to share information and when not to

• The role of managers in responding to safeguarding issues

• The importance of professional judgment and timely action

Module 6: Working in Partnership with Other Agencies

• The role of external agencies in safeguarding adults: social services, police, healthcare providers

• Collaborating with Safeguarding Adults Boards and other professionals

• Information sharing and coordination: best practices for collaborative safeguarding

• The role of advocacy and legal support in safeguarding

• How to make referrals and escalate safeguarding concerns

Module 7: Preventing Abuse and Promoting Safeguarding

• Creating a safe and supportive environment: policies, procedures, and risk management

• Training and awareness programs: empowering staff to safeguard adults

• Promoting respect, dignity, and autonomy for service users

• Building trust with service users and families to prevent abuse

• The role of supervision and peer support in safeguarding practices

Module 8: Risk Assessment and Safeguarding Plans

• Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable adults

• Identifying risk factors for abuse: personal, environmental, and institutional

• Developing safeguarding plans: tailoring approaches to individual needs

• Strategies for minimizing risk without compromising autonomy

• Reviewing and updating safeguarding plans regularly

Module 9: Safeguarding and Mental Capacity

• Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005: key principles and application

• Assessing capacity and making decisions in the best interests of service users

• The relationship between mental capacity, vulnerability, and abuse

• Supporting individuals with impaired capacity: ethical considerations

• The role of independent advocacy in supporting service users