NVQ Level 5 Unit 507 Safeguarding in Adult Care Assignment Brief 2026

Unit 507 Safeguarding in Adult Care Assignment Brief

Learning outcome

The learner will:

LO1 understand requirements for safeguarding in adult care settings/services

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

AC1.1 describe the current legislative framework and national guidance that underpins the safeguarding of adults

AC1.2 describe local systems, procedures and agencies relating to adult safeguarding and own role within these

AC1.3 explain how national and local guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding affect:

a. day to day work with individuals

b. own responsibilities towards individuals, their families and carers

c. team members

AC1.4 explain how investigations into serious failures to uphold individuals’ rights to live free from abuse and neglect have impacted on national policy

AC1.5 describe legal provisions in relation to:

a. whistleblowing

b. information sharing

AC1.6 describe own role in leading a response to suspected or disclosed abuse or neglect

AC1.7 explain how and when to engage others in relation to responding to safeguarding concerns

AC1.8 explain issues relating to consent to share information

AC1.9 describe own responsibilities to share information about suspicions or disclosures of abuse or neglect

AC1.10 describe local systems, procedures and agencies relating to children’s safeguarding and own role within these

AC1.11 analyse tensions between maintaining the safety of colleagues and others, with the duty of care to individuals known to be a potential risk to children/adults

Range

AC1.6 Leading a response: this must include, but is not limited to:

• safety and wellbeing of the individual and others where applicable
• own actions
• own role in implementing, following, and engaging others in policies and procedures
• own role in ensuring individuals (and others where applicable) is kept informed and involved

The learner will:

LO2 be able to lead the implementation of practices, policies and procedures to support safeguarding in adult care settings/services

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

AC2.1 ensure that all policies, procedures, systems and processes used in the work setting comply with legal requirements, local and national guidance

AC2.2 embed safeguarding principles throughout all practices, policies and procedures

AC2.3 support team members to develop the knowledge and skills they need to safeguard adults at risk

AC2.4 ensure team members understand their role in responding to concerns about the safeguarding of a child or young person

AC2.5 review person-centred practices, policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse or neglect in own setting/service

AC2.6 evaluate the outcomes of the review of person-centred practices, policies and procedures to plan developments to ensure safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse or neglect in own setting/service

AC2.7 implement revised person-centred practices, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding in own setting

AC2.8 promote practices that encourage and empower adults at risk, and those who are important to them, to share concerns

AC2.9 follow agreed protocols to participate in inter-agency, joint or integrated working in order to achieve the best outcomes for adults at risk