Protection from abuse for Vulnerable Adults and the Safety of Children
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Protection from Abuse for Vulnerable Adults and the Safety of Children
The above is a one day 7hr course and is designed to aid staff who work with and provide services for Vulnerable Adults to recognise the nature, signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to know how to prevent abusive situations arising and how to manage and report any abuse that occurs. The course also enables staff to ensure the safety of children where they come into contact with staff and vulnerable adults in the provision of services.
The training is therefore aimed at the following staff groups:-
All grades of staff in EMI Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, Supported Housing Schemes, Homeless Hostels, Sheltered Housing Schemes, Day Care provision, Domiciliary care staff, Counsellors working with vulnerable adults or adolescents who may have been subjected to abuse.
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Further Details
Content:
Aims and intended learning objectives.
Legislation
Care Standards Act
Crime and Disorder Act
Criminal Justice Act
Human Rights Act
Mental Health Act
Public Interest Disclosure
Sexual Offences Act
Putting yourself in my shoes
Risk Assessment
Defining Abuse
Vulnerable Adults and Children
Defining Abuse
Patterns of Abuse
Types, Signs and Symptoms
Types of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Financial Abuse
Institutional Abuse
Discriminatory Abuse
Abuse Statistics
Neglect
Signs and Symptoms of Abuse
Helpful Checklists
Preventing Abuse
Vulnerability Assessment
Speaking Up
Speaking up
Reporting abuse/neglect
Whistleblowing
Why Does the Abused/Neglected person not Speak Up
Inter-agency Approach
Social services
RQIA
Police
CPS
Etc.
Completion of Test Sheet
Each candidate will be examined on their ability to successfully use the Knowledge and information gained in this training.
This Training Course is available at the following locations:
Belfast
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