Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA)
About Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) Awareness Training
Ensuring effective safeguarding measures are correctly implemented is essential to society the effective application of care to vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a set of processes designed to protect the safety, autonomy, dignity and quality of life of individuals in care.
Our SoVA training course is ideal for anybody working in a care environment and will help candidates identify types of abuse and symptoms associated with it, as well as teaching them how to record-keep and report issues effectively.
Course Length
Our Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) training course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course , you will be awarded a certificate valid for one year.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run a Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. This Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) training course will help you develop a deeper understanding of Safeguarding principles, what makes an adult vulnerable, different types of abuse, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded a certificate valid for one year..
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Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) Course Outline
- What is Safeguarding?
- What makes an adult vulnerable?
- What are the different types of abuse?
- How do you recognise abuse?
- What are the symptoms associated with abuse?
- How do you effectively manage abuse against vulnerable adults?
- What is the current safeguarding legislation and guidelines?
- What is the importance of record-keeping and reporting issues effectively?
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) FAQs
Who does ‘safeguarding adults’ apply to?
Based on the Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults applies to any adult who meets the following criteria:
- has care and support needs
- is at risk of neglect or abuse
- is unable to protect themselves as a result of their care or support needs
The Care Act 2014 is responsible for ensuring safeguarding is focused on protecting adults that fall into these criteria, promoting their rights, safety and independence and protecting them from harm where possible.
What will I learn in this course?
Vulnerable adults are at a heightened risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation – whether it’s due to age, disability or mental health issues. Safeguarding measures are in place to protect their safety, dignity and wellbeing. Safeguarding is both a legal and an ethical responsibility that ensures timely intervention when risks are identified.
Who would benefit from this SoVA training course?
This SoVA training is ideal for anybody who works with vulnerable adults at risk of neglect or abuse in a care environment.
Why do vulnerable adults need safeguarding?
Vulnerable adults are at a heightened risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation – whether it’s due to age, disability or mental health issues. Safeguarding measures are in place to protect their safety, dignity and wellbeing. Safeguarding is both a legal and an ethical responsibility that ensures timely intervention when risks are identified.
Is this course only about identifying signs of abuse?
The course is an introduction to safeguarding. It explains the symptoms and signs of abuse but it also takes a holistic view of the legal and ethical responsibilities of health and social care workers. when caring for a vulnerable adult. It discusses the process of reporting information that is disclosed and the steps individuals must take to accurately record concerns in writing.
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Our most popular course ranges
Health & Social Care
- CQC Required
- Care Essentials
- Clinical & Specialist
- Safeguarding
- Mental Health
- Risk Assessment & Support Planning
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Safeguarding of Children Awareness
- Lone Working Awareness
- Anti-Bullying Awareness
- Safeguarding of Adults
- Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness
Care Sector Essentials
- Challenging Behaviour Awareness
- Personal Care
- Confidentiality Awareness
- Diet and Nutrition
- End of Life Care Awareness
- Fall Prevention Awareness
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