Understand the role and responsibilities particularly around documenting and reporting abuse

This online course is aimed at the adult safeguarding lead (or designated person) in voluntary and community organisations in Hertfordshire. Those attending must have completed a Level 1 safeguarding adults at risk course in the last 2 years.

Course fees: £20 for staff or volunteers from a Hertfordshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation. £40 for non-VCSE organisations, must be based in Hertfordshire and have charitable aims.

  • Overview of Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board Multi Agency Policy and Procedure

  • Examination of the role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Lead or Designated Person

  • Reporting and Referral processes in Hertfordshire and staying up-to-date with developments in safeguarding practice

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Know how to report and refer allegations and cases of suspected abuse

  • Understand how to provide support, advice and expertise within the organisation

  • Provide feedback to your organisation on safeguarding procedures and training needs and be prepared for potential investigations and enquiries

Your trainer:

Sonia Clarke

Sonia has delivered Safeguarding Adults at Risk training for HCF for over 8 years, also working closely with Hertfordshire County Council trainers to deliver Safeguarding for Managers, and with other local organisations to create bespoke packages to meet their Safeguarding needs. She has also worked with HCF delivering Safeguarding for Trustees as part of the Better Boards programme , and consulted with organisations in order to improve their Policies and procedures in this area.