Protection of Vulnerable Adults – Duration 1 Day
Aim:
To provide comprehensive information, and to improve awareness on how carers can ensure that the vulnerable service users they support, are protected from harm or exploitation.
This course will explore and extend participants’ knowledge of:
- Who is vulnerable?
- Who might abuse vulnerable adults?
- Why does abuse happen?
- How to recognise the indicators of potential abuse
- The role and responsibilities of the carer
- The law relating to the protection of vulnerable adults
- Support for carers who report abuse
Objectives:
Having completed the course, participants will:
- Have a better understanding of protecting vulnerable individuals in their care, from harm or exploitation.
- Be able to recognise the indicators of potential abuse.
- Be able to explain the structure for whistle blowing where deemed necessary, the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Legislation in relation to National Care Standards, and The Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.
- Be more aware of their role and responsibility within the care setting, and the consequences of not reporting abuse.
- Appreciate the importance of identifying and reporting potential, actual, or clients’ disclosure of abuse.
Assessment:
Ongoing throughout day with course participation, group discussion and exercises, based on articles and reports on abuse.
Certification:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, on successful completion of the course.
Duration
1 Day