Safeguarding Adults Information Session

Level One: Introduction to Adult Safeguarding:

This session is for those in non-leadership roles and covers the following:

  • Legal and policy context of Adult Safeguarding
  • What is meant by Adult Safeguarding?
  • Diocesan Safeguarding Structures
  • Role of the Diocesan Adult Safeguarding Champion
  • Awareness of adult abuse issues
  • Procedures for reporting concerns
  • Code of conduct for staff/volunteers working with adults

Safeguarding Adults Training for Leaders

Level 2: Leaders and Coordinators of Groups:

This training is for clergy and volunteers who have regular and or direct contact with adults – coordinating/organising adult activities (e.g. SPRED Leaders, Luncheon Club Leaders, visitation team Leader, Leaders of Eucharistic Ministers). This training will cover the following:
  • Legal and policy context
  • Values and principles
  • Key definitions
  • Categories of abuse and possible indicators
  • Procedures for reporting concerns
  • Code of behaviour
  • Planning and managing activities.
  • Risk management
  • Confidentiality issues
  • Creating a person – centred environment