This practical and interactive, half day session will consist of a blend of video scenarios, group exercises and short inputs; attendees will also be provided with appropriate support materials regarding basic awareness of safeguarding for volunteers.
Sessions on this course include:
Changes and challenges: what does 'safeguarding' mean in the UK in the twenty first century?
Keeping yourself safe and dealing with concerns about other adults and/or organisations
Understanding abuse and neglect
How to listen effectively
Recording and reporting concerns
Rest assured, there will be plenty of scope for thinking, discussion and questions; things that are absolutely integral to dealing effectively with need, risk and uncertainty when working with vulnerable people
The session will be facilitated by Phil Threlfall. A former child protection social worker and senior manager with Lancashire County Council, Phil has worked with children, young people and adults at risk for nearly thirty five years.
There are no formal entry requirements to this course.
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Employer Engagement on 01524 521483 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B36882