Care Certificate Standard 10 – Safeguarding Adults Course

Safeguarding Adults – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces the principles of safeguarding adults and the responsibilities involved in recognising and responding to abuse or neglect. Learners explore different forms of abuse, indicators of harm, person-centred care, safeguarding procedures and appropriate reporting practices. The training also covers confidentiality, record keeping, relevant legislation and the role of organisations involved in adult safeguarding. It is designed to support awareness and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns in health and social care settings. The course takes 1 hour to complete and is worth 1 CPD point.

Please note: This is an introductory Level 1 course that provides safeguarding awareness and theoretical knowledge. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Introduction to safeguarding adults
• The Care Act 2014
• Assumptions and misunderstandings about safeguarding
• Duty of care and individual responsibilities
• Observational skills and recognising concerns
• Person-centred care and its practical application
• Types and indicators of abuse, including physical, domestic, sexual, psychological, emotional, financial, discriminatory and organisational abuse
• Modern slavery
• Neglect, acts of omission and self-neglect
• Restrictive practices and the responsibilities of staff
• Technology and digital safety
• Extremism and radicalisation
• Relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• The six principles of safeguarding
• Safeguarding Adults Boards and their core duties
• Organisations that provide safeguarding support
• Responding to concerns and disclosures
• When and how to report concerns
• Identifying the appropriate person to notify
• Accurate and objective record keeping

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people working in health and social care who need to develop or refresh their awareness of safeguarding adults. It can support staff induction, refresher training and general knowledge development.

It may be particularly relevant to:
• Care and support workers
• Nurses and healthcare assistants
• Social workers
• Care managers and supervisors
• Home care providers and domiciliary care staff
• Support workers for adults with disabilities
• Residential care staff and managers
• Professionals working in community care settings

Practical benefits
• Improve awareness of different forms of abuse and neglect
• Recognise signs and indicators that may suggest an adult is at risk
• Understand the importance of duty of care and person-centred support
• Develop awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and role boundaries
• Understand how to respond when someone raises a concern or discloses abuse
• Recognise the importance of confidentiality and appropriate information sharing
• Understand reporting, referral and escalation procedures
• Improve awareness of accurate safeguarding records
• Support safer and more consistent safeguarding practices in care settings

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the purpose and key principles of adult safeguarding
• Recognise common signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
• Identify factors that may increase vulnerability to harm
• Understand their responsibilities when safeguarding concerns arise
• Respond appropriately to disclosures and reported concerns
• Record safeguarding information clearly, accurately and objectively
• Follow relevant reporting and escalation procedures
• Understand confidentiality and information-sharing considerations
• Apply person-centred safeguarding principles in day-to-day practice
• Recognise when concerns need to be referred to an appropriate person or organisation

Is this training a legal requirement?
The course covers the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures, and the responsibilities associated with safeguarding adults. This training provides introductory awareness of these subjects; the supplied course information does not specify a separate legal requirement for every individual to complete this particular online course. Employers should consider the training appropriate to each person’s role and responsibilities.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online quiz to assess their understanding of the course material. On successful completion, they receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate that can be downloaded or printed. Unlimited assessment retakes are available. The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and is worth 1 CPD point.