This session is exclusively for Federation Safeguarding Officers

Join tutor Ros for this session designed to complete Federation Safeguarding Officers (FSOs) training, following on from the e-learning module. The aim of this session is to provide participants with the knowledge around safeguarding adults required to undertake the role of an FSO. To promote confidence in dealing with issues and concerns and to explore the possible outcomes of situations that could arise, with a focus on the practicalities of keeping people safe and the NFWI’s policy and procedures.

This session will include:

• Refresher of learning from e-Learning modules.
• Understanding The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• An overview of adult safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• An overview of local authority roles and responsibilities, information on S42 safeguarding referrals and additional resources and support available for FSOs.
• How to deal effectively with concerns and/or abuse.
• How to effectively deal with, investigate and record-keep information.
• How to make safeguarding personal and promote wellbeing.
• A discussion of case studies and an overview of the barriers of whistleblowing, defensible decision making and risk balancing/enablement.

NFWI Training is partnering with the Ann Craft Trust to offer this workshop.

More information about The Ann Craft Trust:

The Ann Craft Trust (ACT) is a leading national charity which exists to minimise the risk of abuse of adults. Through pioneering training, practice reviews and contributing to world-leading research, we support organisations to safeguard adults and minimise the risk of harm.

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and that everyone deserves to be safe.

Please ensure that you complete the e-learning modules prior to attending the live session to underpin your knowledge and understanding which will be built upon in the live session. 

Zoom log in details will be included at the bottom of your confirmation email after you have registered. 

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