Diploma in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Level 3
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Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a vital responsibility in any care or educational setting. This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to protect those most at risk, ensuring you can respond effectively to concerns and disclosures. By completing this Level 3 Diploma, learners will gain a thorough understanding of safeguarding laws, guidance, abuse types, risk assessment, …
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a vital responsibility in any care or educational setting. This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to protect those most at risk, ensuring you can respond effectively to concerns and disclosures. By completing this Level 3 Diploma, learners will gain a thorough understanding of safeguarding laws, guidance, abuse types, risk assessment, and professional responsibilities.
In the UK, roles in safeguarding and child protection typically earn around £12–£16 per hour or approximately £25,000–£33,000 per year, depending on experience and sector.
This comprehensive course begins with Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding, providing a foundation for understanding child and adult protection. Module 02 covers the relevant laws and guidance, followed by detailed explorations of child abuse (Module 03) and sexual abuse (Module 04). Learners will study the effects of domestic violence on children (Module 05) and develop skills in risk assessment (Module 06). Modules 07 and 08 focus on social, emotional, personality, and intellectual development.
Practical aspects of safeguarding are addressed in Modules 09–11, including responding to disclosures, reporting, and record-keeping. The course then expands to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults (Modules 12–15), covering relevant legislations, policies, and professional responsibilities. Communication, information sharing, and disclosure management (Modules 16–18) are emphasised. Finally, the course examines safeguarding trafficked children, infant mental health, early attachment, and assessing needs for early help (Modules 19–21), equipping learners with a holistic understanding of safeguarding in practice.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Course Curriculum
- Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding
- Module 02: Laws and Guidance
- Module 03: Child Abuse
- Module 04: Sexual Abuse
- Module 05: The Impact of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children
- Module 06: Risks and Risk Assessment
- Module 07: Social and Emotional Development
- Module 08: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children
- Module 09: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
- Module 10: Things to Do after Referral
- Module 11: Record Keeping
- Module 12: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Module 13: Safeguarding Legislations
- Module 14: Understanding Abuse and Neglect
- Module 15: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Policy, Roles and Responsibilities
- Module 16: Importance of Communication in Care
- Module 17: Sharing Information and Responding to a Disclosure
- Module 18: Reporting Your Concern
- Module 19: Safeguarding Trafficked Children
- Module 20: Infant Mental Health and Early Attachment
- Module 21: Assessing Need and Providing Early Help
Learning Outcomes
- Understand safeguarding children and vulnerable adults principles
- Identify types and signs of abuse effectively
- Apply UK safeguarding laws and guidance knowledge
- Respond appropriately to disclosures and referrals
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation
- Support vulnerable adults using policy and communication skills
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Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated training and learning provision. Please note that it is not an accredited qualification and does not fall under Ofqual regulation. If you are seeking formal recognition, such as entry into higher education, your training provider can guide you. Additional details are also available in the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Certification
Upon successfully completing the Diploma in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course, learners will have the option to order an endorsed certificate as evidence of their accomplishment. This Certificate of Achievement is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
In addition, once you successfully complete your course, you will instantly receive a FREE CPD Accredited Digital Certificate.
Reseller Disclaimer
Online Training Academy (OTA) operates as an authorised reseller of QLS-endorsed courses provided by Training Express Ltd. Learners enrolling through OTA will be assigned their courses within the OTA platform; however, all assessments, certification, and registration processes are managed and administered directly by Training Express Ltd.
Who This Course Is For
1.Care workers supporting children and vulnerable adults
2.Teachers and school staff with safeguarding responsibilities
3.Social workers managing child protection cases
4.Healthcare staff involved in safeguarding processes
5.Professionals seeking knowledge of safeguarding legislation
Career Path
1.Safeguarding Officer
2.Child Protection Worker
3.Social Worker
4.Care Support Worker
5.Youth Worker
6.Residential Care Officer
$204.86 ex VAT
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01 Year of full Course access -
Diploma
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Endorsed Certificate of Compleiton
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2 Quizzes -
10 hours, 25 minutes of total Unit + Quiz duration
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