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Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding
Tyne Academy

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Summary

Price
£29.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The "Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding" course is designed to provide a strong foundation for individuals working in adult social care. This course focuses on safeguarding vulnerable adults and ensuring that all social worker responsibilities are met with professionalism and legal compliance. Understanding the key aspects of adult safeguarding is essential for any social worker or care professional involved in protecting individuals at risk. With practical insights into relevant policies, laws, and real-world challenges, learners will gain a comprehensive perspective on how to improve the safety and well-being of those in their care.

This course repeatedly emphasizes the critical role of a social worker in implementing safeguarding procedures and promoting a culture of care and safety. It equips learners with the tools to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns while remaining compliant with legal and ethical guidelines.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the legal and ethical duties of a social worker in safeguarding.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of care legislation, including the Care Act 2014.

  • Learn how to identify and address safeguarding risks in adult care.

  • Strengthen your ability to assess, report, and manage safeguarding concerns.

  • Reinforce the importance of dignity, respect, and safety in all care settings.

Certificates

Curriculum

1
section
4
lectures
0h 59m
total

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 18:37
    • 2: Module 2 Types of Abuse 11:00
    • 3: Module 3 Signs and Indicators of Abuse 18:27
    • 4: Module 4 Risk Factors and Vulnerabilities 10:00

Description

Safeguarding is a core function in adult social work and care services. This course offers an in-depth understanding of how social workers can carry out effective safeguarding interventions and develop informed care plans that support vulnerable adults.

Participants will explore key themes, including types of abuse, signs and symptoms, professional boundaries, and inter-agency cooperation. The responsibilities of a social worker in the safeguarding process are examined from multiple angles, with particular attention to legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Throughout the course, learners will engage with real-life examples and policy-driven scenarios relevant to the care sector. This reinforces the importance of safeguarding principles in daily practice and strengthens a social worker’s ability to act decisively and responsibly. Learners will gain the knowledge necessary to improve safeguarding outcomes and implement best practices in adult care settings.

By the end of the course, you will fully understand your role as a social worker in adult safeguarding and how to advocate for individuals in your care.

Key topics include:

  • Safeguarding principles and legislation

  • Roles and responsibilities of a social worker

  • Risk assessment and prevention strategies

  • Inter-agency collaboration in care settings

  • Promoting individual well-being and dignity

  • Identifying and responding to abuse or neglect

  • Documenting and reporting safeguarding concerns

  • Ethical and legal frameworks in adult social care

Social worker skills and care ethics are highlighted across all modules, ensuring repeated exposure to the foundational concepts of adult safeguarding.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Current or aspiring social workers working in adult services

  • Care professionals and care coordinators in domiciliary or residential care settings

  • Support workers and safeguarding officers

  • Anyone seeking to improve their understanding of safeguarding within the care sector

Requirements

There is no formal prerequisite for this Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding course.

Career path

Completion of this course supports roles such as:

  • Adults Social Worker

  • Safeguarding Officer

  • Care Coordinator

  • Adult Care Support Worker

  • Case Manager in Social Services

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

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