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Course: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training (SOVA) - Level 2 (including Dols and MCA)

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training (SOVA) - Level 2 (including Dols and MCA)

Course

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training (SOVA) - Level 2 (including Dols and MCA)

Description

Under the UK law, all Health and Social Care professionals working with vulnerable adults are required to pass a training course for the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA). This course aims to provide Health and Social Care workers with some of the key knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and respond to signs of abuse. This includes being able to identify and report concerns about the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and to understand the worker’s role in the investigation process. This course includes the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) Vulnerable Adult Risk Management Model (VARMM) This course includes the Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 (Scottish Legislation) Whistleblowing

Course Contents:

  • Section 1
    • Section Overview - Video
    • Course Aims and Objectives
    • Legislation and Official Guidance References including The Mental Capacity Act 2005
    • Scottish Legislation
    • Important Terms in Safeguarding Legislation
    • Whistleblowing
  • Section 2
    • Section Overview - Video
    • Your Role, Responsibilities and Boundaries
    • The Care and Compassion Report 2011
    • Definition and Examples of a Vulnerable Adult
    • Statistics on Abuse
    • Recognising the Different Types of Abuse
    • New Protections from Sexual Harassment
    • Case Studies Highlighting Abuse
    • Deprivation of Liberty (DoL)
    • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
    • Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
    • Reducing the Risk of Abuse
    • Section Summary
  • Section 3
    • Section Overview - Video
    • Observing, Monitoring and Reporting Abuse
    • Preserving Evidence
    • The "No Secrets" Act
    • Safeguarding Alerts and Disclosures
    • The Difficulties in Reporting Abuse
    • Levels of Investigation
    • A Person-Centred Approach
    • Environmental Safety and Security
    • Health and Safety

This course includes Videos

Content

Course overview

This course provides learners with essential training in safeguarding vulnerable adults. Health and social care professionals will be able to recognise, respond to and know how to report concerns of abuse or neglect as per UK legislative requirements. It covers key frameworks including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), VARMM, Scottish Adult Support and Protection legislation, as well as whistleblowing procedures. Learners will understand their legal and professional responsibilities in protecting vulnerable adults and be able to support safe, effective care.

This course includes audio and videos.

Course contents

Section 1

  • Section Overview - Video
  • Course Aims and Objectives
  • Legislation and Official Guidance References including The Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Scottish Legislation
  • Important Terms in Safeguarding Legislation
  • Whistleblowing

Section 2

  • Section Overview - Video
  • Your Role, Responsibilities and Boundaries
  • The Care and Compassion Report 2011
  • Definition and Examples of a Vulnerable Adult
  • Statistics on Abuse
  • Recognising the Different Types of Abuse
  • New Protections from Sexual Harassment
  • Case Studies Highlighting Abuse
  • Deprivation of Liberty (DoL)
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
  • Reducing the Risk of Abuse
  • Section Summary

Section 3

  • Section Overview - Video
  • Observing, Monitoring and Reporting Abuse
  • Preserving Evidence
  • The "No Secrets" Act
  • Safeguarding Alerts and Disclosures
  • The Difficulties in Reporting Abuse
  • Levels of Investigation
  • A Person-Centred Approach
  • Environmental Safety and Security
  • Health and Safety

Who should enroll?

  • Care workers in residential, nursing and domiciliary care
  • Nurses, healthcare assistants and clinical support staff
  • Social workers and community support workers
  • Support workers in supported living
  • Managers, supervisors and safeguarding leads
  • Allied health professionals working with vulnerable adults
  • Volunteers providing direct care or support services

This course is essential for anyone working with vulnerable adults who has a duty of care and may need to identify, respond to, or report concerns about abuse or neglect.

Certification/Learning Outcomes

A printable digital certificate is issued upon completing the module(s) and the end of section quizzes. On completing this course, you will:

  • Be able to apply external legislation governing Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
  • Understand the context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
  • Know your role in recognising and reporting abuse
  • Be aware of key signs and evidence of abuse
  • Recognise different types of abuse
  • Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
  • Manage a safe environment
  • Know different ways to minimise the risk of abuse, and identify why some adults are more vulnerable
  • Inform the correct individuals if you suspect abuse has occurred, including recognising and reporting unsafe practices
  • Describe dignity and respect needed in person-centred care
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£19.95

Course Info

Has Audio : Yes
Modules : 3
Lectures : 76
CPD Hours : 2.00

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