Training overview
This course consists of two full days of learning which will provide delegates with a more in depth understanding of Adult Support and Protection legislation and best practice, including you and your agency's role.
It should complement single agency Adult Support and Protection (ASP) learning and the training is suitable for those who have already completed their single agency eLearning in ASP.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn alongside multi-agency colleagues and network.
Learning outcomes
You will learn:
- the principles to be followed in Adult Protection and your role
- the definition of an 'adult at risk' and 'harm'
- being able to recognise when someone is at risk of harm and how to report it
- information sharing, consent and capacity
- linkages to other areas of Public Protection
- the role of Advocacy in ASP
- importance of Carers and support networks
- dilemmas and Common Pitfalls in ASP and how to avoid these
- Trauma Informed Practice
- who is the Council Officer and what are their statutory duties and powers (Duty to Inquire and use of investigatory powers, orders)
- the role of Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the benefit of Initial Referral Discussions (IRDs)
- understanding and supporting ASP Case Conferences and Core groups
- protection planning: what is it and what's my role
- multi-agency supervision and reflective practice
- self-care and well-being
Who should attend this training
This training is suitable to those in the Specific and Intensive Workforce Group categories who have direct contact with adults who may be at risk of harm.
For example:
- housing providers and homeless staff
- social work staff
- care providers
- OT's and other allied professionals
- third sector colleagues
- community nurses
- GP's
It is also suitable for emergency service staff such as police, SAS and SFRS.
If in doubt, please speak to your line manager or contact the public protection team.
Location and date
Date: Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July 2025.
Time: 9.30am to 4pm.
Location:
Cargen Tower Garroch Business Park
Garroch Loaning
Dumfries
Dumfriesshire
DG2 8PN
Register for this training
This training is capped at 30 participants.
To book your spot fill in our online form.
This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.
We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.
Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.
If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by contacting us.