Advanced Safeguarding Adults Course (level 3)

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Advanced Safeguarding Adults Course (level 3) 

An Advanced Safeguarding Adults (Level 3) course is designed for professionals who have a higher level of responsibility in safeguarding adults, such as managers, team leaders, or those involved in safeguarding investigations and decision-making. The course builds on foundational safeguarding knowledge and focuses on advanced concepts, legal frameworks, and practical skills required to manage complex safeguarding situations.

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Course Outline: Advanced Safeguarding Adults (Level 3)

1. Introduction to Advanced Safeguarding Adults

- Overview of the course aims and objectives - The importance of safeguarding in adult care settings - Review of Level 2 safeguarding knowledge (refresher) - Role of the safeguarding lead or officer

3. Advanced Understanding of Abuse and Neglect

- Types of abuse (physical, emotional, financial, sexual, neglect, self-neglect, etc.) - Indicators and signs of complex and hidden abuse - Understanding coercive control and its impact - Case studies of complex abuse situations

5. Roles and Responsibilities in Safeguarding

- The role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) - Multi-agency collaboration and working with other professionals - Managing safeguarding teams and ensuring effective communication - The importance of supervision and reflective practice in safeguarding

7. Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs)

- Understanding the purpose and process of Safeguarding Adults Reviews - Case management and documentation for SARs - Learning from SARs to improve practice and prevent future harm - Implementing changes and recommendations from SARs

9. Handling Complex Cases and Ethical Dilemmas

- Dealing with conflicting interests and ethical dilemmas in safeguarding - Managing cases involving self-neglect, domestic violence, and exploitation - Balancing confidentiality with the need to protect - Working with resistant or non-cooperative adults at risk

11. Multi-Agency Working and Information Sharing

- Principles of effective multi-agency collaboration - Legal and ethical considerations in information sharing - Working with police, social services, healthcare providers, and other agencies - Overcoming challenges in multi-agency safeguarding work

2. Legislative and Policy Framework

- Key legislation: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - Statutory guidance: "Care and Support Statutory Guidance" and "No Secrets" - Local and national safeguarding policies and procedures - Legal responsibilities of organizations and professionals in safeguarding

4. Mental Capacity and Safeguarding

- In-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Assessing mental capacity and making best interest decisions - The role of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Deputyship - Safeguarding adults who lack mental capacity

6. Managing Safeguarding Concerns

- Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns - Conducting thorough and impartial safeguarding investigations - Risk assessment and management in safeguarding cases - Handling disclosures and ensuring the safety of the adult at risk

8. Preventing Abuse and Neglect

- Developing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures - Promoting a safeguarding culture within the organization - Training staff and raising awareness of safeguarding issues - Strategies for preventing abuse and neglect in care settings

10. Record Keeping and Documentation

- Importance of accurate, clear, and concise record-keeping - Legal requirements for safeguarding documentation - Best practices for maintaining and storing records - Reviewing and auditing safeguarding records

12. Action Planning and Embedding Learning

- Developing action plans to address safeguarding issues - Implementing and monitoring safeguarding improvements - Ensuring ongoing professional development and safeguarding competency - Preparing for inspections and safeguarding audits

Assessment and Certification

- Written or online assessments to evaluate understanding of advanced safeguarding concepts
- Practical exercises, case studies, and scenario-based assessments
- Reflective practice accounts to demonstrate the application of learning
- Issuance of an Advanced Safeguarding Adults (Level 3) certificate upon successful completion

Conclusion and Next Steps

- Recap of key learning points
- Importance of regular training and updates in fire safety
- Encouraging ongoing vigilance and a proactive approach to fire safety
- Information on further training opportunities (e.g., Fire Safety Level 3, Fire Marshal training)

Duration

- The course typically spans 2-3 days, with time allocated for in-depth discussions, case study analysis, and practical exercises

This outline can be tailored to fit the specific needs of the organization and the learners, particularly focusing on the types of cases and safeguarding challenges they are most likely to encounter in their roles.