Level 1 Awareness of Safeguarding

Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person.

Course Summary

Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person. In order to safeguard and protect persons from abuse or neglect, we need to learn how to identify vulnerable individuals and take necessary steps to stop abuse and neglect.

This qualification is suitable for all persons and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.

This in depth course will teach employers/employees  how to keep the vulnerable people in their care safe from harm. It covers a wide range of topics that will ultimately promote the safety and dignity of many lives in Jersey & on a global scale.

Price

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Duration

1 Day.

Location

de Carteret House, 7 Castle Street, St Helier, JE2 3BT. This course is also available via distance learning.

Syllabus

  • Safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Abuse and neglect
  • Identifying concerns and disclosure
  • Making judgements
  • Reporting safeguarding concerns

Certification

A Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.

Assessment

Various methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

Numbers

A minimum of 7 students and a maximum of 12 students are allowed to enrol on this course. Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Enquiries

Did You Know?

  • Only 3% of domestic abuse survivors aged 60 or over are accessing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor services
  • There were an estimated 498,260 concerns of abuse raised during 2020-21, an increase of 5% on the previous year.
  • ‘63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people aged 65.’
  • ‘1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquiries.’