OTHM Level 5 Unit 2 T/650/1139 Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

Unit Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals, whilst developing the knowledge and skills required to manage and develop staff understanding of this critical area.

Learners will become aware that, because of the changing and dynamic nature of safeguarding, the need to manage, monitor and update their knowledge of safeguarding issues is vital in order for them to perform their role legally and effectively.

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content

Learning Outcome – The learner will:

1. Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals.

2. Know about the management of a service which safeguards and protects vulnerable individuals

3. Understand the importance of partnership working to protect vulnerable individuals

4. Understand how to review procedures and practices that promote safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.

Assessment Criteria – The learner can:

1.1 Examine the concepts of:

• Safeguarding
• protection.

1.2 Explain the legislative framework for safeguarding vulnerable individuals in health and social care.

1.3 Analyse how serious case reviews have influenced safeguarding and protection.

1.4 Explain the action to be taken in the event of suspected or actual abuse.

2.1 Analyse how service provision supports individuals to take risks and make informed choices.

2.2 Demonstrate how to provide information to others on signs and symptoms of abuse.

2.3 Demonstrate how to inform others of the measures to be taken to avoid abuse taking place.

2.4 Demonstrate how to articulate with others practice that maintains the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals.

3.1 Explain the agreed protocols for working in partnership.

3.2 Evaluate the importance of working in partnership with others in relation to safeguarding and protection.

4.1 Asses the importance of the involvement of individuals in the review of systems and procedures in services.

4.2 Review a work setting’s procedures and practice against current legislation and policy in relation to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.

Indicative content

• Definitions of safeguarding and protection. Legislative framework for example: The Care Act (2014); independent advocates, follow up of suspected or actual adult abuse. Policy documents: Health and Social Care Act (2012); Our Health, Our Care, Our Say (2006) and putting People first (2007), No secrets and in safe Hands (2000), Vetting and Barring Scheme (2006), Local safeguarding Adults Boards,
• Modernising social services white paper, valuing people: A new strategy for learning disability in the 21^st Century (2001).
• Serious case reviews: Winterbourne View Hospital; Orchid View; The Francis Report (2010)
• Protocols and referral procedures in own setting. Confidentiality and consent
• Prepare a staff training resource; the training resource might include: Forms of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect and acts of omission, financial, discriminatory and institutional.
• Abuse avoidance: culture of openness and dignity, clear complaints procedure roles of staff are clear; training in adult protection. Steps to be taken:  stages in responding to concerns about abuse
• Policies: safeguarding, risk assessment, induction, CPD, equal opportunities, recruitment procedures.Discuss practice with others: staff meetings, appraisals and supervision.
  Partnership working, safeguarding boards, local authorities, the police and the NHS, and local community members. Safeguarding adults – A National Framework (2005) Evaluate efficiency: shared objectives and goals, servicer user involvement in planning; satisfaction surveys etc
• Challenge practice: unsafe practice, whistle blowing, Public Interest and Disclosure Act (1998) reporting poor practice, record Recommend to staff and management any proposals for improvement.

Assessment

To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Reading List

 Adult safeguarding: A Guide for Family Members, Social and Health Care Staff and Students by Bob Dawson The Choir Press (20 Sept. 2021

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