Safeguarding Adults – your role as safeguarding lead

Who is this course aimed at?

Staff whose role includes ‘Safeguarding Lead

What does this course cover?

• Raise awareness of Safeguarding Adults legislation  & statutory guidance
• Identify the key elements & requirements of the role ; including building external links with partnerships and others
• Consider how the SAL can promote and develop a positive safeguarding culture within their organisation
• Describe the need to ensure policies  & procedures reflect good practice around whistleblowing and reporting safeguarding  concerns
• Illustrate how coaching, mentoring and supervision contributes to the development of good practice
• Explain  how local and national learning from  Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR’s ) will be utilised within the role
• Explore any CPD  needs that are required to fulfil and develop the role & consider the wider workforce development in relation to adult safeguarding
• Summarise the role of risk management and auditing processes & Identify where risks and challenges exist within your organisation