Introduction to safeguarding
- To raise awareness of safeguarding adults.
- To support in identifying safeguarding concerns and incidents.
- To explain the reporting processes and actions that should be taken.
- To understand what safeguarding is.
- To understand what the different types of abuse are in relation to safeguarding adults.
- To know how to identify safeguarding concerns or incidents.
- To feel confident in taking the right action if any safeguarding concerns or incidents are identified.
Introduction
At Re-engage we believe that everyone has the right to live in safety, free from abuse or neglect. We have a duty of care for all adults who come into contact with Re-engage and we exercise our duty of care by committing to:
- Stopping abuse or neglect wherever possible
- Preventing harm and reducing the risk of abuse or neglect
- Promoting the wellbeing of our older people, volunteers, and staff
- Safeguarding in a way that supports adults in making choices and having control over how they want to live their lives
- Raising awareness of safeguarding adults to ensure that everyone can play their part in preventing, identifying, and responding to abuse and neglect
By the end of this training, you will be able to explain:
- What safeguarding is
- How Re-engage is committed to safeguarding adults
- Your safeguarding role as a volunteer
- What the different types of abuse are
- How to identify a safeguarding concern
- What actions you need to take as a volunteer
There are 10 sections in this introduction to safeguarding module and it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.