Safeguarding Adults Level 2

This course builds on basic awareness for people who work directly with adults who have care and support needs. You will learn about the Care Act 2014 and its six safeguarding principles, the types of abuse and neglect described in statutory guidance, and how to recognise signs and indicators. You will also practise responding to disclosures in a person-centred way, and learn how to report, record and raise concerns, including through whistleblowing.
Modules
5
Duration
About 50 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain the local authority's safeguarding duty under section 42 of the Care Act 2014 and the six safeguarding principles
  • ✓Describe the types of abuse and neglect set out in the Care and Support statutory guidance
  • ✓Recognise possible signs and indicators that an adult may be experiencing abuse or neglect
  • ✓Respond to a concern or disclosure in a calm, person-centred way that reflects Making Safeguarding Personal
  • ✓Apply consent and mental capacity considerations when deciding how to act on a concern
  • ✓Report, record and escalate concerns correctly, including through whistleblowing

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Safeguarding adults and the law

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Types of abuse and neglect

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Recognising signs and indicators

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Responding to concerns and disclosures

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Module 5: Reporting, recording and whistleblowing

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  6. Final assessment & certificate