Safeguarding for Social Housing

All housing staff must know how to recognise a situation where a person may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect.

Course content

Our training equips housing staff with the skills to carry out their duties around safeguarding adults and children.

Content includes:

• an introduction to safeguarding as outlined by the Care Act 2014
• a summary of duties and responsibilities of local authorities
• exploring the difference between child protection and safeguarding
• exploring the different legal implications for children and adults
• the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• the relevance of working together to safeguard children 2018
• the importance of cooperation, partnership and information sharing

Learning outcomes

Attendees will learn how to improve safeguarding practices within the housing sector. Participants will:

• understand safeguarding responsibilities and duties
• understand the importance of joint working and good communication
• know how to share information appropriately, at the right time, with the right people
• learn how to put safeguarding into practice, including identifying risk and challenging local authority decisions.

Who should attend?

Housing staff or anyone working within housing generally.