Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Training SOVA

Everyone has the human right to live a life that is free from abuse and neglect. ‘Safeguarding’ means protecting vulnerable adults who are at risk and need support. It is fundamental to ensuring high quality health and social care.

Abuse can affect anyone, but a vulnerable adult, broadly speaking, is someone who is over 18 years old who has, or may need, help with their everyday lives and who is unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation. Some adults are less able to protect themselves than others and some have difficulty making their wishes and feelings known. This may make them vulnerable to abuse. They may also be vulnerable because they are in need of community care services due to mental health problems, physical or learning disability, age or illness.

The Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults course gives participants the knowledge and understanding of their role regarding safeguarding adults at risk.  It explains the responsibilities of residential and day centre managers and also social workers or care managers.

Who is the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults training course suitable for:

This course is designed for those responsible for the training and development of health and social care staff. It is suitable for those involved in providing, or managing, direct care to vulnerable adults whether in residential, domiciliary, or supported living settings. The training is suitable for any workers, regardless of the role, and regardless of whether you are a paid employee or a volunteer.

We can deliver this course directly in your work environment to any care home sector organisation across the North Wales area for a group booking for up to 6-12. Call Dan or Mark on 01978 884 775 to discuss your training requirements and costings for this course or alternatively please email us.

Duration: Half Day (4 hours) We are flexible with starting times to meet the needs of your business, please discuss with us when making your booking with us.

Course aims:
The aim of this course is to up-skill the delegates and gives them the knowledge to understand the importance of Safeguarding vulnerable adults. To be competent to identify, report on and give support in the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults in any Care Home setting. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommends that all staff attend regular training for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

Course Content for the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Training:
The course is aimed at anyone looking after an individual classified as vulnerable, or working in an organisation where awareness of SOVA is required. The course covers:

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults – Assessment and Certification:

Continual assessment throughout the course by the tutor will be ongoing and a multiple choice assessment paper will be completed by the delegates. A ‘Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults’ awareness certificate will be issued to all delegates on successful completion of the course which is valid for 3 years.

We can deliver this course anywhere in North Wales including: