Understand the role and responsibilities particularly around documenting and reporting abuse

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

Course fees: £15 for VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations in Hertfordshire, or £35 for non-VCSE organisations with charitable aims in Hertfordshire.

If you require an invoice for your booking, please contact [email protected] prior to booking.

  • 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 the this course you will be able to:

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

  • 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

About the 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.

Cancellation terms

If you are unable to attend this course please contact [email protected] with at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel your place. HCF Training & Development reserves the right to keep the course fee in the case of non-attendance of this course without proper notice. Within the 48 hour notice period your course place may be transferred to another eligible individual from your organisation, but not transferred to another course.

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