Adult Safeguarding Services

Empowering Communities, Protecting Lives:

Safeguarding Training for Adults at Risk in your Community

Target Audience

The participant will learn about what is required for your organisation to safeguard Adults that you support both within your organisation and your community. By learning about safeguarding and how to develop a safeguarding culture so that you and your community will be better equipped to support Adults who may be at risk of abuse.

Outline

  • Find out about Safeguarding and your obligations to it.
  • Learn about the 6 Principles of Safeguarding.
  • Discover how to identify adults in your organisation or community who may be at risk.
  • Learn about recognising the signs of abuse.
  • Learn how to Report Concerns and Respond to Allegations
  • Introduction to the newly launched "Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015"
  • How to develop a Safeguarding Culture

This course aims to enable to learner to understand:

  • The principles of safeguarding
  • The indicators of abuse
  • The roles, responsibilities, and actions a person should take in safeguarding adults at risk of abuse.
  • Learn about newly introduced Legislation

As the learner progresses through the course, they will become aware of how to:

  • Recognise safeguarding needs and potential indicators of abuse with Adults at Risk
  • Respond appropriately and accurately to reports and allegations of abuse
  • Recognise Responsibilities and understand your responsibilities to safeguarding
  • Record important and relevant material accurately and promptly
  • Report any abuse allegations & where criminal activity is suspected contact the Gardai.

Methodology

Delivered in person or virtually via zoom 

Practical Strategies for Responding to Peer-to-Peer Abuse amongest Adults at Risk

.Our 3-hour training course is designed to equip residential and community staff with the practical strategies they need to effectively respond to Peer-to-Peer abuse, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

Training Highlights:

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from experienced professionals in safeguarding and disability services.
  • Practical Strategies: Gain actionable insights and techniques for managing and responding to incidents.
  • Comprehensive Resources: Receive a toolkit of materials and resources to support ongoing learning.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage in case studies, role-playing, and discussions to deepen understanding.

Who Should Attend:

  • Residential staff working with adults with disabilities
  • Community staff involved in disability services
  • Managers and supervisors in care settings
  • Anyone responsible for safeguarding in disability services

"Friendly Not Friends"

Mastering Professional Boundaries when working with Adults at Risk 

Why this training matter's?
  • Enhanced Safety for Service Users: Ensure your staff are well-prepared to maintain boundaries that prioritise the safety and well-being of adults at risk.
  • Clear Guidance for Consistent Practice: Provide practical strategies for navigating challenging interactions, ensuring a unified and ethical approach across all frontline teams in Ireland.
  • Proactive Staff Development: Invest in your team's professional growth, equipping them with essential skills for long-term success and confidence.
  • Minimise Risk and Promote Ethical Standards: Ensure your staff are well-versed in their ethical and legal responsibilities regarding professional boundaries within the Irish context, safeguarding both individuals and your organization.
  • Support Staff Well-being: Empower your team with strategies for self-care and resilience, crucial for sustaining ethical practice.
Our "Friendly Not Friends" training for 2025 will empower your frontline staff to:
  • Clearly define and understand the importance of professional boundaries when supporting adults at risk in Ireland.
  • Implement practical strategies for building rapport while maintaining professional lines.
  • Analyse real-world scenarios relevant to their daily work in Ireland.
  • Navigate digital communication and any changes in routine ethically.
  • Understand their ethical and legal responsibilities regarding professional boundaries within the Irish context.
  • Recognise the importance of self-care and resilience to maintain ethical practice.

Contact us today to learn more about booking our training.

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Safeguarding Investigations

Maighréad is an experienced Safeguarding Investigator. The goal of every investigation that she will undertake is to determine the facts surrounding the alleged conduct that led to the complaint. As an impartial, independent investigator she serves as a fact-finder and is very skilled at both interviewing and the interview process so that the interview questions are relevant, reveal the facts of the matter, and enable Maighread to make credible determinations.

Consultancy

A safeguarding culture prioritises the quality of the work being delivered, has strong leadership and employs a competent and safe workforce.

We offer consultancy in the area of Adult Safeguarding and specifically on how to ensure your organisation has a positive safeguarding Culture. Services include:

  • Systems Analysis
  • Safeguarding Inquiries
  • Governance Reviews
  • Training
  • Service Reviews. 
Adult Safeguarding Services