Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required to protect and safeguard vulnerable adults.

The unit requires learners to understand the legal and regulatory basis for safeguarding and to know the actions to take and procedures to follow. It also follows the personalisation agenda in supporting individuals to develop the confidence to manage their own risks. One of the key steps in safeguarding is to work in partnership with other organisations in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults

2 Be able to lead service provision that protects vulnerable adults

3 Be able to manage interagency, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults

4 Be able to monitor and evaluate the systems, processes and practice that safeguard vulnerable adults

1.1 Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults

1.2 Evaluate the impact of policy developments on approaches to safeguarding vulnerable adults in own service setting

1.3 Explain the legislative framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults

1.4 Evaluate how serious case reviews or inquiries have influenced quality assurance, regulation and inspection relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

1.5 Explain the protocols and referral procedures when harm or abuse is alleged or suspected

2.1 Promote service provision that supports vulnerable adults to assess risks and make informed choices

2.2 Provide information to others on:

- indicators of abuse

- measures that can be taken to avoid abuse taking place

- steps that need to be taken in the case of suspected or alleged abuse

2.3 Identify the policies and procedures in own work setting that contribute towards safeguarding and the prevention of abuse

2.4 Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures that aim to safeguard vulnerable adults and prevent abuse from occurring

2.5 Provide feedback to others on practice that supports the protection of vulnerable adults

3.1 Follow agreed protocols for working in partnership with other organisations

3.2 Review the effectiveness of systems and procedures for working in partnership with other organisations

4.1 Support the participation of vulnerable adults in a review of systems and procedures

4.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures to protect vulnerable adults in own service setting

4.3 Challenge ineffective practice in the promotion of the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

4.4 Recommend proposals for improvements in systems and procedures in own service setting