Benefits of the course
- Identifying the key components in decision making.
- Explore the concept of contextual safeguarding, including exploitation of both adults and children.
Topics Covered
- How to construct action plans, manage risk and apply specific, measurable, relevant, and timed actions.
- Underline the importance of policy, supervision, and wellbeing of staff.
- Identify key components in workplace allegations, recognising professional boundaries, low-level concerns, position of trust and the responsibilities of reporting incidents.
- Explore the training needs of staff within Scottish Government Learning and Development Framework within GIRFEC and explore GIRFE model for adults.
- Identify the key components of the framework to assess children and adults, together with the process to assess mental capacity.
- Define the escalation and whistleblowing process.
- Identify the responsibilities of your board of trustees relating to safeguarding within OSCR.
Course Description
The role of the Designated Protection Officer for children and adults is an important role in organisations that work with children, young people and adults at risk of harm. This course will explore the legislation and responsibilities within Scotland to support you in your role.
Benefits of this course
- Explore the legislation and guidance which govern child and adult protection within Scotland
- Demonstrate an understanding of the training, supervision and wellbeing of staff within your organisation when dealing with the emotional impact of child and adult protection.
Understand the process when dealing with Allegations against staff and reporting to Disclosure Scotland.
Course Outcomes
See Topics Covered
Who The Course is For
Course Aimed at – Those undertaking the role of DPO for children/young people and adults in Scotland. It is also applicable to those who are not necessarily based in Scotland but perhaps work for national organisations thus will need to ensure they understand Scotland-specific guidance to undertake the role.
Technical Requirements
Laptop with audio and video access is required for all virtual training.
