Introduction to Safeguarding Adults (Level 1)
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Introduction to Safeguarding Adults (Level 1)
Formerly known as Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Duration 3 hours
Last audited 30th March 2023
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100% online training
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Introduction to Safeguarding Adults training course will teach you about your responsibilities for safeguarding adults with care and support needs. You will learn about the relevant safeguarding legislation and the importance of safeguarding training for everyone that works with adults at risk.
This course will also teach you about the safeguarding process and how to respond to, report and record any concerns, as well as what happens after a referral is made and the common barriers that can prevent those involved from speaking out. Finally, you will learn about what happens once the Local Authority's adult safeguarding team have received the referral, the various stages that follow and some of the potential outcomes of the enquiry process.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Developed in collaboration with industry experts
Accredited by CPD
Skills for Care endorsed training provider
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what safeguarding means and the responsibilities you have for safeguarding adults at risk.
- Understand why safeguarding adults training is important for everyone within your organisation.
- Have an awareness of which factors increase the likelihood of an adult being at risk from harm.
- Know about the different categories of abuse, plus the potential warning signs associated with each type.
- Understand how to respond appropriately to a disclosure from an adult in need and know what to do next.
- Have an awareness of the safeguarding process and know what happens after a referral is made.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Skills for Care endorsed training provider
We're proud to be officially endorsed by Skills for Care, the strategic body for workforce development in social care in England and a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Skills for Care endorsement is a trusted quality mark only awarded to the best learning and development providers within the social care sector.
Our commitment to Health and Social Care
As part of our commitment to Health and Social Care, we have worked hard to build partnerships with authorities and leading bodies, including the National Care Forum (NCF) and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). We best serve care providers by committing to being at the forefront of sector issues, policy and legislation, ensuring our training is up-to-date, comprehensive and meaningful.
Recommended renewal:
3 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to Adult Safeguarding
What is safeguarding, key principles of safeguarding, who is considered an adult at risk and safeguarding legislation.
Module 2: Understanding the Types of Abuse
The ten types of abuse, who carries out abuse, further safeguarding concerns and external support.
Module 3: Responding to Concerns and Disclosures
Safeguarding concerns and disclosures, how to respond, recording concerns and disclosures, the reporting process, barriers to speaking out and whistleblowing.
Module 4: Understanding What Happens Next
What happens to the referral, receiving a response, next steps, potential outcomes and the closure process.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This course is suitable for anyone whose job role involves working with adults at risk.
Examples of people who should take this training include:
- NHS staff, such as GPs, nurses and healthcare assistants.
- Carers, both in a residential home or domestic setting.
- Private healthcare workers.
- Those working in education establishments, such as adult learning.
This course is suitable for workers of all levels, and no pre-requisite knowledge is required. We also provide an Advanced Safeguarding Adults (Level 2) course if you are looking for higher-level training.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Antonia Noble
Barrister and Safeguarding Specialist
Antonia Noble is a criminal barrister with over 29 years of experience. She is also a highly respected safeguarding specialist both in the UK and Internationally.
She has worked in the public sector at the Criminal Cases Review Commission and as a Cabinet Member at a large county council with responsibility for services including safeguarding, and child protection including multi-agency working at the most senior level.
Antonia has a range of safeguarding and child protection experience including education at all levels. She is currently the Chair of SAND Multi Academies Trust.
