Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Course

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Course – Online Course

Course overview
The Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes Course develops learners’ understanding of how to protect adults at risk from abuse, neglect and harm in residential and nursing care settings. It covers safeguarding principles, relevant legislation, organisational procedures, reporting responsibilities and person-centred care. Learners will explore how to recognise concerns, respond appropriately and contribute to a safe, respectful and accountable care environment.

Please note: This course supports safeguarding awareness and professional development. It does not replace practical training, workplace procedures, role-specific instruction or competency assessments where these are required by an employer. Learners should follow local safeguarding policies and escalate concerns through the appropriate channels.

What the course covers
• Safeguarding principles and their importance in care homes
• The Care Act 2014 and safeguarding responsibilities
• Safeguarding systems, policies and procedures
• Care home roles and responsibilities
• Whistleblowing policies and procedures
• The roles of local authorities, commissioners and Safeguarding Adults Boards
• Safeguarding induction and ongoing staff training
• Creating a positive safeguarding culture
• Multi-agency working and shared learning
• Accurate record keeping and confidentiality
• Recognising indicators of abuse and neglect
• Psychological, financial, material and discriminatory abuse
• Responding to suspected or disclosed abuse and neglect
• Gathering information and following reporting procedures
• Supporting residents during safeguarding enquiries
• Advocacy and support for adults at risk
• Recognising and responding to organisational abuse and neglect
• Learning from safeguarding concerns to improve care

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for care home managers, deputy managers, nurses, healthcare assistants, care assistants, senior carers, support workers, activities coordinators, domestic and catering staff, maintenance teams, social workers, care coordinators, compliance teams and agency workers. It is relevant to staff working in residential and nursing homes who need to understand their safeguarding responsibilities during induction, refresher training or continuing professional development.

Practical benefits
• Improves awareness of abuse, neglect and potential safeguarding risks.
• Builds confidence in recognising and reporting concerns.
• Reinforces responsibilities under relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Encourages accurate record keeping and appropriate information sharing.
• Promotes residents’ dignity, independence and person-centred care.
• Supports effective collaboration with safeguarding professionals and partner agencies.
• Helps organisations develop a safer and more accountable care environment.

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the purpose and principles of adult safeguarding.
• Recognise common signs, indicators and patterns of abuse or neglect.
• Identify factors that may increase vulnerability or risk.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns or disclosures.
• Record safeguarding information clearly, accurately and objectively.
• Follow local reporting, referral and escalation procedures.
• Understand confidentiality and information-sharing considerations.
• Apply person-centred safeguarding principles in everyday care practice.

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied course information states that no single law specifically requires every employee to complete this particular course. However, employers have legal and regulatory responsibilities to protect adults at risk and ensure staff are suitably trained and competent for their roles. Relevant legislation includes the Care Act 2014 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Safeguarding training is commonly included in care-sector induction and refresher programmes, according to role, organisational policy and applicable requirements.

Assessment and certificate
Assessment is completed through an online multiple-choice test. Upon successful completion, learners receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate that can be downloaded or printed. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and is available online.