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CSTF Safeguarding Adults Levels 1-4
Course Description
Welcome to our CSTF. Safeguarding Adults Levels 1-4 (Adult Support & Protection) online training. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course duration is approximately 1 hour and will earn you 1 CPD point. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to finish this training.
Course Summary
This comprehensive online training module provides healthcare workers with progressive knowledge and skills in safeguarding adults across all four levels (1-4) following the Counter-Terrorism Security Training Framework (CSTF). The course progresses from basic recognition and reporting (Levels 1-2) to advanced forensic procedures, risk assessment, inter-agency collaboration, and leadership of multidisciplinary safeguarding processes (Levels 3-4), ensuring comprehensive adult protection and support capabilities.
Who Is This Course For?
Healthcare workers at all levels who need comprehensive knowledge and skills in safeguarding adults, from basic awareness to advanced specialist practice. This includes frontline staff requiring foundational skills (Levels 1-2) and senior professionals, safeguarding leads, and specialists who lead safeguarding processes, chair meetings, or participate in serious case reviews (Levels 3-4). Particularly relevant for professionals seeking CPD points for Nursing and Midwife Council requirements.
Course Contents
Levels 1-2 Foundation Topics:
Recognizing Potential Indicators of Abuse, Harm, and Neglect - Different forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect), identifying signs and symptoms, recognizing indicators specific to vulnerable adults
Taking Action if There are Concerns - Reporting procedures within organization, identifying appropriate individuals to report to, seeking advice from relevant professionals
Basic Knowledge of Relevant Legislation - Key legislation and policies (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act), roles and responsibilities
Understanding Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Defining concepts in safeguarding context, identifying signs and impact on individuals
Providing Effective Advocacy - Importance of advocacy, legislation and professional guidance, supporting mental capacity or communication issues Professional Role, Responsibilities, and Boundaries - Role in multidisciplinary teams, recognizing boundaries, seeking support
Referring to Social Care - When and how to make referrals, following organizational policies
Documenting Safeguarding Concerns - Accurate and timely documentation, appropriate reporting formats
Maintaining Appropriate Records - Differentiating fact from opinion, confidentiality and data protection
Sharing Information with Other Teams - Identifying relevant information, importance of information sharing
Key Statutory and Non-Statutory Guidance - Familiarity with legislation and implications for practice
Risk Factors for Radicalization - Understanding risk factors, knowing contacts for preventive action
Levels 3-4 Advanced Topics:
Advanced Understanding of Abuse and Neglect - Person-centered approach to identifying abuse, recognizing adults with caring responsibilities who experience abuse
Forensic Procedures and Evidence - Understanding and undertaking forensic procedures, presenting findings to legal requirements
Risk and Harm Assessment - Conducting comprehensive assessments, managing uncertainty and risk
Advanced Effective Communication - Specialized communication with adults at risk, mental capacity issues, learning disabilities
Advanced Safeguarding Actions - Making considered judgments, formulating and communicating effective care plans
Inter-agency Collaboration and Leadership - Leading inter-agency assessments, advising on information sharing
Self-reflection and Continuous Improvement - Documented reviews, audits, applying lessons learned from serious case reviews
Professional Support and Impact Management - Seeking expertise, understanding personal impact on professionals
Serious Case Reviews and Meeting Leadership - Contributing to and chairing reviews, leading multidisciplinary meetings
Advanced Safeguarding Enquiry Skills - Leading enquiries, conducting interviews, making informed decisions
Recognizing Potential Indicators of Abuse, Harm, and Neglect - Different forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect), identifying signs and symptoms, recognizing indicators specific to vulnerable adults
Taking Action if There are Concerns - Reporting procedures within organization, identifying appropriate individuals to report to, seeking advice from relevant professionals
Basic Knowledge of Relevant Legislation - Key legislation and policies (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act), roles and responsibilities
Understanding Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Defining concepts in safeguarding context, identifying signs and impact on individuals
Providing Effective Advocacy - Importance of advocacy, legislation and professional guidance, supporting mental capacity or communication issues Professional Role, Responsibilities, and Boundaries - Role in multidisciplinary teams, recognizing boundaries, seeking support
Referring to Social Care - When and how to make referrals, following organizational policies
Documenting Safeguarding Concerns - Accurate and timely documentation, appropriate reporting formats
Maintaining Appropriate Records - Differentiating fact from opinion, confidentiality and data protection
Sharing Information with Other Teams - Identifying relevant information, importance of information sharing
Key Statutory and Non-Statutory Guidance - Familiarity with legislation and implications for practice
Risk Factors for Radicalization - Understanding risk factors, knowing contacts for preventive action
Levels 3-4 Advanced Topics:
Advanced Understanding of Abuse and Neglect - Person-centered approach to identifying abuse, recognizing adults with caring responsibilities who experience abuse
Forensic Procedures and Evidence - Understanding and undertaking forensic procedures, presenting findings to legal requirements
Risk and Harm Assessment - Conducting comprehensive assessments, managing uncertainty and risk
Advanced Effective Communication - Specialized communication with adults at risk, mental capacity issues, learning disabilities
Advanced Safeguarding Actions - Making considered judgments, formulating and communicating effective care plans
Inter-agency Collaboration and Leadership - Leading inter-agency assessments, advising on information sharing
Self-reflection and Continuous Improvement - Documented reviews, audits, applying lessons learned from serious case reviews
Professional Support and Impact Management - Seeking expertise, understanding personal impact on professionals
Serious Case Reviews and Meeting Leadership - Contributing to and chairing reviews, leading multidisciplinary meetings
Advanced Safeguarding Enquiry Skills - Leading enquiries, conducting interviews, making informed decisions
Course Outcomes
Levels 1-2 Outcomes:
Recognize potential indicators of abuse, harm, and neglect
Know actions to take when concerns arise, including reporting and advice-seeking
Have basic knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation
Understand what constitutes harm, abuse, and neglect in UK context
Ensure effective advocacy provision in line with legislation
Identify professional roles, responsibilities, and boundaries in multidisciplinary settings
Know how and when to refer to social care appropriately
Document safeguarding concerns in appropriate formats
Maintain appropriate records, differentiating fact from opinion
Share relevant information with other teams appropriately
Understand key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation
Recognize radicalization risk factors and know preventive contacts
Levels 3-4 Advanced Outcomes:
Understand importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement
Recognize value of documented reviews and audits in enhancing practice
Apply lessons learned from serious case reviews to improve processes
Understand roles in serious case reviews and domestic homicide reviews
Lead and chair multidisciplinary safeguarding meetings
Participate effectively in safeguarding enquiries with advanced skills
Develop specialized communication skills for complex safeguarding situations
Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping in enquiries
Embrace continuous learning culture in safeguarding practice
Maintain objectivity, professionalism, and ethical guidelines throughout processes
Recognize potential indicators of abuse, harm, and neglect
Know actions to take when concerns arise, including reporting and advice-seeking
Have basic knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation
Understand what constitutes harm, abuse, and neglect in UK context
Ensure effective advocacy provision in line with legislation
Identify professional roles, responsibilities, and boundaries in multidisciplinary settings
Know how and when to refer to social care appropriately
Document safeguarding concerns in appropriate formats
Maintain appropriate records, differentiating fact from opinion
Share relevant information with other teams appropriately
Understand key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation
Recognize radicalization risk factors and know preventive contacts
Levels 3-4 Advanced Outcomes:
Understand importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement
Recognize value of documented reviews and audits in enhancing practice
Apply lessons learned from serious case reviews to improve processes
Understand roles in serious case reviews and domestic homicide reviews
Lead and chair multidisciplinary safeguarding meetings
Participate effectively in safeguarding enquiries with advanced skills
Develop specialized communication skills for complex safeguarding situations
Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping in enquiries
Embrace continuous learning culture in safeguarding practice
Maintain objectivity, professionalism, and ethical guidelines throughout processes
Frameworks & Standards
Counter-Terrorism Security Training Framework (CSTF): Complete Levels 1-4 competency framework for safeguarding adults
Care Act 2014: Primary legislation for adult social care and safeguarding in England
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Framework for decision-making on behalf of adults who lack mental capacity
Human Rights Act: Fundamental rights and freedoms protection framework
Adult Support & Protection Legislation: Comprehensive UK statutory framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults
Serious Case Review Framework: Statutory processes for learning from serious safeguarding incidents
Case Management Review Standards: Guidelines for reviewing and improving safeguarding practice
Domestic Homicide Review Process: Multi-agency review framework for domestic violence cases
Forensic Evidence Standards: Legal requirements for collecting, presenting, and managing forensic evidence
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Framework: Collaborative approach from basic cooperation to leadership coordination
Person-Centred Care Standards: Individual-focused approach in safeguarding interventions
Professional Supervision Framework: Standards for reflective practice and continuous development
Prevent Strategy: Counter-terrorism framework for identifying and supporting at-risk individuals
Information Sharing Protocols: Guidelines for appropriate multi-agency information sharing
Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD Requirements: Course awards 1 CPD point
NMC CPD Standards: 35 hours of relevant CPD required within three-year period, with minimum 20 hours dedicated to participatory learning
Care Act 2014: Primary legislation for adult social care and safeguarding in England
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Framework for decision-making on behalf of adults who lack mental capacity
Human Rights Act: Fundamental rights and freedoms protection framework
Adult Support & Protection Legislation: Comprehensive UK statutory framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults
Serious Case Review Framework: Statutory processes for learning from serious safeguarding incidents
Case Management Review Standards: Guidelines for reviewing and improving safeguarding practice
Domestic Homicide Review Process: Multi-agency review framework for domestic violence cases
Forensic Evidence Standards: Legal requirements for collecting, presenting, and managing forensic evidence
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Framework: Collaborative approach from basic cooperation to leadership coordination
Person-Centred Care Standards: Individual-focused approach in safeguarding interventions
Professional Supervision Framework: Standards for reflective practice and continuous development
Prevent Strategy: Counter-terrorism framework for identifying and supporting at-risk individuals
Information Sharing Protocols: Guidelines for appropriate multi-agency information sharing
Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD Requirements: Course awards 1 CPD point
NMC CPD Standards: 35 hours of relevant CPD required within three-year period, with minimum 20 hours dedicated to participatory learning
