This unit is part of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- 1 Understand principles of safeguarding adults
- 1.1 Explain the term safeguarding
- 1.2 Explain own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
- 1.3 Define the following terms: • Physical abuse • Domestic abuse • Sexual abuse • Emotional/psychological abuse • Financial/material abuse • Modern slavery • Discriminatory abuse • Institutional/organisational abuse • Self-neglect • Neglect by others
- 1.4 Describe harm
- 1.5 Describe restrictive practices
- 2 Know how to recognise signs of abuse
- 2.1 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each of the following types of abuse: • Physical abuse • Domestic abuse • Sexual abuse • Emotional/psychological abuse • Financial/material abuse • Modern slavery • Discriminatory abuse • Institutional/organisational abuse • Self-neglect • Neglect by others
- 2.2 Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse
- 3 Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
- 4 Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
- 4.1 Identify relevant legislation, national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse
- 4.2 Explain the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse
- 4.3 Identify factors which have featured in reports into serious cases of abuse and neglect
- 4.4 Identify sources of information and advice about own role in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse, including whistle blowing
- 4.5 Identify when to seek support in situations beyond your experience and expertise
- 5 Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
- 5.1 Explain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by: • working with person centred values • encouraging active participation • promoting choice and rights • supporting individuals with awareness of personal safety
- 5.2 Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuse
- 5.3 Outline how the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention
- 6 Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
- 7 Understand principles for online safety
- 7.1 Describe the potential risks presented by: • the use of electronic communication devices • the use of the internet • the use of social networking sites • carrying out financial transactions online
- 7.2 Explain ways of reducing the risks presented by each of these types of activity
- 7.3 Explain the importance of balancing measures for online safety against the benefits to individuals of using electronic systems and devices
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