QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care

QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care is for candidates to understand the key principles of safeguarding adults. The qualification is aimed at those working in the health and social care sector. The qualification has been mapped against standard 10 of the Care certificate. provides those working with children and young people the knowledge on how to recognise and respond to cases of alleged or suspected abuse.

Who is the Course For?

Anyone working in Health and Social Care setting

Anyone that needs an understanding of safeguarding in an adult setting

Syllabus

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care Course covers the following topics:

Key principles of legislation, codes of practice and policies which relate to the safeguarding of adults at risk
Roles and responsibilities of those safeguarding and protecting individuals
Why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse
Common types of abuse
Characteristics of different types of abuse
Promoting an individual’s dignity and rights
Importance of individualised, person centred care
Ways in which individuals can be supported in keeping themselves safe.
Sources of information and advice related to the prevention and protection of individuals
How to report cases of suspected abuse
Agencies with which information may be shared
The importance of multi-agency working

Prerequisites

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care is for those aged over 18. It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 1 literacy or equivalent. There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.

Awarding Body

OFQUAL regulated qualification through Qualifications Network (QNUK)

Qualification Code

603/1398/5

Course Duration

6 guided learning hours (contact hours)

Good Skills Training normally deliver this course over 1-day, 09:30 – 16:30

Delivery Type

Face-to-Face

Maximum Learners Per Tutor

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care has a maximum learner to tutor ratio of 20:1

Assessment Method

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care is assessed through multiple-choice assessment

Booking an onsite course

To enquire about an onsite course for your staff, please either call our head office, 01473 551911, or one of our local offices, or fill in the enquiry form by clicking here