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 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 include:
- 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 the council officer is and what their statutory duties and powers are (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 your role is
- multi-agency supervision/reflective practice
- self-care/well-being
Who should attend
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 and 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 at PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk
Dates: Friday 20 March 2026 and Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Location: Cargen Tower Garroch Business Park, Garroch Loaning, Dumfries, DG2 8PN
Booking details
Book your space through our booking form.
This training is capped at 30 participants.