Level 2: Awareness of Adult Safeguarding 2025
Detail:
This course is suitable for: All staff that have one-off or infrequent contact with adults and/or carers as part of their work, paid or voluntary. For example, maintenance technicians, administrators, customer service advisors, leisure centre staff, voluntary drivers etc.
Aims
This awareness course is about individuals recognising the signs that may indicate possible harm or abuse, and starting to report on the information, knowing who to contact and seek advice from within your team if you have concerns.
Level 2 should be the minimum level for all staff who have direct contact with vulnerable adults.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to recognise and describe a safeguarding issue to the most appropriate person. For example, Team Manager or your local Safeguarding Team.
- Document your concerns clearly and appropriately.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity and its principles.
- Demonstrate an ability to refer appropriately.
Staff who regularly investigate and/or contribute to supporting adults at risk of abuse and/or their families/carers, and who manage or supervise staff who do, should also complete the Level 3: Team Manager/Lead training.