Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Assignment Unit : Understand how to safeguard individuals in adult care settings

Question

1.1 Outline current and relevant legislation, principles, national policies, frameworks, and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse and improper treatment.

1.2 Describe the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and protecting individuals’ right to live in safety and be free from abuse and neglect.

1.3 Evaluate how reports into serious failures of upholding individuals’ rights to live free from abuse and neglect have influenced current practice.

1.4 Identify sources of information and advice about own role. 

2.1 Explain the terms safeguarding, abuse and harm.

2.2 Explain own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals from abuse and neglect.

2.3 Describe the factors that may contribute to an individual being more at risk of abuse and neglect.

2.4 Define different forms of abuse and neglect.

2.5 Describe indicators that may raise concerns that an individual is, or is at risk of, being abused and/or neglected.

2.6 Describe indicators that may cause concerns about a perpetrator’s behaviour.

3.1 Describe how the likelihood of abuse or neglect may be reduced with person-centred values and active participation.

3.2 Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuse.

4.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused or neglected.

4.2 Describe how to respond if an individual discloses that they are being abused.

4.3 Describe how to share information about suspicions or disclosures of abuse or neglect.

4.4 Describe the potential issues or tensions relating to consent to share information.

4.5 Describe ways to keep an individual and others appropriately informed and involved about their safeguarding concern in line with policies and procedures.

4.6 Outline ways to ensure that evidence of abuse or neglect is preserved.

4.7 Identify how and when to seek support in relation to responding to safeguarding concerns.

4.8 Explain how to respond to suspicion or disclosure that a child or young person is being abused or neglected.

5.1 Describe unsafe practices that may affect the wellbeing of individuals.

5.2 Explain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identified.

5.3 Describe the actions to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but no action has been taken in response.

6.1 Explain the importance of balancing online safety measures with the benefits individuals can gain from accessing electronic systems and devices.

6.2 Explain why it is important to uphold an individual’s rights to make informed decisions about online safety.

6.3 Describe the potential risks of online safety.

6.4 Describe ways of working inclusively with individuals to reduce the risks presented by online activities.