DVD based training course for care home staff
"Shows how to approach the job in the
right way, AND refresh our existing staff as
well as help prepare for their NVQs."
R Sutcliff, Simply the Best
This training package, designed exclusively for those working with or providing care to vulnerable adults, aims to develop an understanding of the different forms of abuse and introduce the notion of (self neglect and) neglect (by others). It goes on to explore improving awareness of the signs and symptoms of both abuse and neglect to aid in its recognition and identifies what to do if abuse or neglect is suspected. Developed around Department of Health’s guidance contained in "No Secrets" this title is ideally suited for basic awareness training for any staff group working around vulnerable adults in a variety of service settings.
Subjects covered include:
Where Abuse Happens • What is Adult Abuse? • A Vulnerable Adult • Physical Abuse • Sexual Abuse • Emotional and Psychological Abuse • Financial and Material Abuse • Neglect • Discriminatory Abuse • Institutional Abuse • Who Abuses? • Why Abuse Happens • Recognising Abuse • Changes in Behaviour • What to do if you Find or Suspect Abuse
Duration: 40 minute DVD in 14 sections to be used in a suggested half day training session
Supporting material:
An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 4 case studies, 3 group and/or individual exercises and 3 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help you prepare and run an effective training session.
Consultant: Jackie Pritchard MA C.Q.S.W, CCETSW Practice Teaching Award
Peer Review: Dr Barry Wilson, PhD, BA, CQSW
Standards:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (Revised 2010) 6
Care Council for Wales Induction Framework (2008) 5
Health and Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24, 226, 240 & 35
LDAF 004
Reference:
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Unit HSC 024
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (Wales and Northern Ireland) Unit HSC 024
