Overview
This SOVA (formerly POVA) training course is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of Safeguarding Vulnerable People including elderly. Staff completing this course will be in a better position to implement their company adult protection policy and the procedures they should follow.

Outline of Programme

On completion of the course, delegates will understand:

• The different types of abuse they may come across
• The definition of a vulnerable adult and an abuser
• Sign and symptoms relating to abuse
• How to deal with abuse
• Legislation relating to abuse
• How to report cases of abuse

The syllabus includes:

• Types of abuse
• Who is a vulnerable adult?
• Who is an abuser?
• Recognising abuse: signs & symptoms
• Guidelines for dealing with abuse
• Department of Health – ‘No Secrets’
• Dealing with Disclosure

The training is in line with the current legislation and guidelines and can be adapted to suit the particular client group.

Assessment:
The training course is delivered in 3 hours and Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction of group activities.

Cost:
Our training courses are competitively priced and we guarantee to beat any equivalent training quote. 

SPECIAL OFFER- If two, three hour care sector courses are run on the same day at the same venue then the cost is £500+VAT (Usually £325+VAT). These could be two of the same courses or a combination of two different ones.

Important information
The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.
Staff should not be expected to be on duty
Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session