Safeguarding training opportunity (Group B)

Published: 14 January 2025

An opportunity for  safeguarding training for BAVO members who work directly with individuals, in both one-to-one and group settings has arisen. Delivered by SCVS staff, the course will provide you with all of the basic safeguarding knowledge to protect the people you work with from neglect, abuse & harm.

This course is heavily subsidised and therefore BAVO can offer it for FREE to member groups*.

📅 Date: 06/02/25
Time: 09:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Location: BAVO Office
🏢 112-113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL

Please note: only 12 places available.

Background

Social Care Wales has led the development of the National Safeguarding Training Standards. These standards have been co-produced by a multi-agency national development group, along with other groups focusing on specific aspects of the work. These include training and workforce specialist task and finish groups, a professional representative subgroup, and a focus group with All Wales People First members.

The standards were developed to address several key issues:

  • The absence of multi-agency, national standards for safeguarding training.
  • Inconsistencies in the design, content, and delivery of safeguarding training across organisations in Wales.
  • Uncertainty regarding the appropriate levels of safeguarding training required for the workforce.

Target Group

This training is designed for Group B practitioners who work directly with individuals, either in group settings or one-to-one. Group B staff or volunteers within an organisation have specific responsibilities towards the people they support and require a higher level of knowledge than those in Group A, due to their direct involvement with individuals.

The training content for this group focuses on four key areas:

  • Legislation, national policies, codes of conduct, and professional practice related to safeguarding.
  • Working in ways that safeguard individuals from abuse, harm, and neglect.
  • Recognising the signs, symptoms, factors, situations, and actions that could lead to or contribute to abuse, harm, or neglect.
  • How to recognise, report, respond, and record safeguarding concerns or allegations effectively.

This training can also serve as a refresher for staff who have previously completed Safeguarding Level 2/Group B training.

Course Aims

This course is designed to convey key values and essential principles in safeguarding individuals. It provides foundational knowledge for those who deliver care or support. Participants are encouraged to pursue additional training and learning tailored to the needs of the individuals they support, whether children or adults.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how to work in ways that safeguard individuals from abuse, harm, and neglect.
  • Explain the factors, situations, and actions that could lead to or contribute to abuse, harm, or neglect.
  • Consider relevant legislation, national policies, codes of conduct, and professional practices in safeguarding.
  • Recognise and report different types of abuse, neglect, and harm effectively.

* T&Cs apply: failure to attend without 48 hours notice will result in a £25pp charge being invoiced.  You can send an alternative person in your place without incurring a charge.

 

 

 
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