Safeguarding for housing and support staff
Improve your awareness of safeguarding in housing and support services under the Care Act 2014.
Course summary
This course explains housing providers’ role in safeguarding under the Care Act 2014.
You’ll learn how vital your role can be in safeguarding at risk adults and children as well as how and when to report concerns.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
What this course covers
This training course includes:
legislation and what it means in practice for housing or support workers
awareness of different types of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
signs that someone may be being abused
stalking, domestic violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), honour-based violence (HBV), and high risks
how housing and support staff can work with other professionals working to promote better safeguarding and are part of a wider safeguarding partnership
sharing information effectively and with safeguarding in focus
reporting - how, when and what happens next - what are the points of intervention in someone’s life
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
demonstrate good awareness of types and signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation
understand general safeguarding matters (FGM, HBV, domestic abuse, forced marriage, stalking)
recognise the legislation around safeguarding interventions and how housing fits into this
work in partnership with other agencies and effectively share information to minimise risk and promote effective safeguarding
appreciate who does what and how other professionals work with you
report concerns and understand what may happen next
Who this training is for
Perhaps you’re a housing or support worker including those operating at strategic and management levels.
This course can be tailored to focus on either child or adult safeguarding and can be delivered at different levels for different roles depending on the needs of the organisation.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.