SOVA
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 2
Details
Broad Aims: The aim of this course is to give the learner knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and skills to effectively prevent abuse with confidence to report any suspicions they may develop. The learner will also gain knowledge in recognising the signs of abuse and how to manage them in accordance with current legislation, company policies and procedures.
Overview: This course will enable learners to have a clear understanding of the concept of vulnerability and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in a range of care settings, some of which are regulated under the Care
Standards Act 2000. This course will provide a detailed discussion of the Safeguarding Adults framework and its implementation process.
Summery
The syllabus covers such topics as:
- What does the term safeguarding mean
- What does the term abuse mean
- Who is classed as a vulnerable adult
- What are the official nine classes of abuse
- What are the common signs of each type of abuse
- Define the term "abuse" distinguishing between the various patterns of abuse
- makes a vulnerable adult more prone to being abused
- Describe the key points of government legislation and regulation to protect vulnerable adults
- How can you minimise the likelihood of abuse explain in detail the content and implications of the "In Safe
- Hands" and "No Secrets" document
- Your company policy with reporting abuse
- Explain the risk management process and its importance
- Take personal action to reduce the risk to and protection of,
vulnerable adults in your care.
- The whistleblowing policy
- Legislation surrounding Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Local authorities in partnership with the Safeguarding team