Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children - Level 1
Recognise the signs of abuse affecting vulnerable adults and children, and learn the correct steps for raising a safeguarding concern.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
Keeping vulnerable adults and children safe is a responsibility that falls on every member of staff, not only those in senior roles. This entry-level programme raises awareness of the types of abuse that can occur and helps learners recognise the signs before a situation escalates.
Learners also cover the correct procedures for reporting a concern and practical tips for maintaining appropriate professional relationships with the people in their care. The course suits anyone new to a role where safeguarding matters.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Recognise the main types of abuse affecting vulnerable people
- Identify signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse
- Explain correct procedures for reporting a concern
- Apply basic risk assessment thinking to abusive situations
- Describe the legislation relevant to Level 1 safeguarding
- Maintain appropriate professional relationships with those in your care
Designed with these roles in mind
- Carers, care supervisors and managers
- Teachers and support staff
- Social care and charity workers
- Anyone new to a safeguarding-relevant role
Modules included
7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Introduction to safeguarding
- 02 Types of abuse affecting vulnerable adults and children
- 03 Signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse
- 04 Risk assessment and recognising abusive situations
- 05 Reporting procedures and disclosure guidelines
- 06 Legislation and guidance overview
- 07 Interactive knowledge checks
How competence is checked
Interactive knowledge checks run throughout, followed by a final assessment before the certificate is issued.
What learners receive
Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth 1 CPD hour to download instantly on completion.
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