Training

All safeguarding adults training is free to attend.

To find out when courses are available or to request places please email ascadultprotection@plymouth.gov.uk or telephone 01752 306360.

Alerter's training - how to make an alert about abuse

Who is this for?

Anyone working within the Plymouth city boundaries who come into contact with vulnerable adults (care homes, statutory agencies, voluntary agencies etc), care workers, support workers, community care workers, befrienders, nurses, housing officers and all general council workers).

All staff should attend a half day Alerter update every three years.

Course content

• What is abuse?
• Who is a vulnerable adult?
• How to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse
• How to report abuse
• Looking at basic social work values

Registered managers training (for providers)

Who is it for?

Registered managers of provider services working within the Plymouth city limits.

Course content

• Look at definitions
• Categories of abuse
• The process of managers
• The roles and responsibilities of managers
• The opportunity to share experiences, concerns and contribute to service improvement and development

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