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Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act training in Norfolk

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St Thomas Training is the official provider of training in Safeguarding Adults and in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on behalf of Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board.

Please note: this training is ONLY available to employees of Norfolk County Council, and to employees and volunteers of private, voluntary and independent organisations in the county of Norfolk.

There are various different topics. Please think carefully about which topic is right for you and your staff.

Over the Summer and Autumn of 2022 we are gradually reverting to face-to-face training, although we will continue to offer a few virtual sessions in order to give people some choice of how to attend.

How to book

Please click on the "More info" button next to your chosen topic below and use our automated booking system. You will be emailed a confirmation of your booking with a unique 5- digit reference code (eg AB123). Please quote that reference code if you need to contact us about your booking. And if you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Norfolk County Council employees should consult this document to see which Safeguarding Adults training is appropriate for different job roles.

In the table below, an asterisk * indicates that the training is restricted to Norfolk County Council employees only.

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS TRAINING TOPICS

Safeguarding Adults Awareness - (open to the following NCC job roles: Business Support and Assistant Practitioners; as well as any employee or volunteer from private, voluntary or independent organisations in the county of Norfolk)

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Developing Safeguarding Practice (used to be called the "Refresher" session) - (open to Assistant Practitioners of NCC, as well as any employee or volunteer from private, voluntary or independent organisations in the county of Norfolk. Typically you would attend this training if it's more than 3 years since you attended any Safeguarding Adults training.)

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Safeguarding Adults from Exploitation - (open to the following NCC job roles: Assistant Practitioners, apprentice social workers, social workers, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, as well as any employee or volunteer from private, voluntary or independent organisations in the county of Norfolk. It follows on from the "Safeguarding Adults Awareness" training.)

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*Making Safeguarding Enquiries - S42 Care Act 2014 - (only open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Practice Consultants employed by Norfolk County Council)

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*Chairing Safeguarding Adults Planning and Review Meetings Effectively - (only open to Team Managers and Practice Consultants employed by Norfolk County Council)

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Learning Lessons from Safeguarding Adults Reviews - CPD for experienced staff - (open to the following NCC job roles: Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Practice Consultants,Team Managers, Heads of Service; as well as any of the organisations represented on the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board including employees from private, voluntary or independent sector in the county of Norfolk). This is the annual CPD refresher session for people who have done all the other Safeguarding Adults training within Norfolk. The content changes each year on 1st April so it's an excellent way to keep your practice and knowledge bang up to date.

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*Producing Effective Minutes of Safeguarding Meetings - (only open to Business Support staff employed by Norfolk County Council). We schedule these sessions in response to direct requests from Norfolk County Council, so please ask your line manager to liaise with NCC Learning & Development if there is demand for this topic

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Safeguarding Knowhow for Provider Managers and Senior Staff - (only open to managers and senior staff in the private, voluntary or independent sectors in the county of Norfolk, and team managers or heads of provider services run by Norfolk County Council, eg Norfolk First Support)

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*Self-Neglect - Beyond the Basics to Effective Interventions - (open to the following NCC job roles: This is event is for all social workers, occupational therapists, OT assistants, assistant practitioners and managers who already have a basic understanding of self neglect, the Care Act definition causes and the ethical dilemmas involved. If you have not previously undertaken training in self neglect you will need to access the eLearning which is available on the Learning Hub. This training is ONLY open to employees of Norfolk County Council.)

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*The Role of the Assistant Practitioner in Safeguarding Adults - (only open to Assistant Practitioners employed by Norfolk County Council)

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*Making Safeguarding Enquiries - Refresher - (only open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Practice Consultants employed by Norfolk County Council. Typically you would attend this session if it's at least 3 years since you originally attended "Making Safeguarding Enquiries")

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*Safeguarding Adults: Domestic Abuse, Coercion and Control - (open to the following NCC job roles: This is event is for all practice consultants, social workers, occupational therapists, OT assistants, assistant practitioners and managers. To understand the issue of domestic abuse, coercion and control and safeguarding adults and to practise safely when domestic abuse is an issue. This training is ONLY open to employees of Norfolk County Council.)

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MENTAL CAPACITY ACT TRAINING TOPICS

Mental Capacity Act Level 1: Awareness - (open to social workers and, it is strongly recommended other staff who conduct Mental Capacity assessments, or who are involved with the Mental Capacity Act, either within Norfolk County Council or from other organisations across the county of Norfolk)

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Mental Capacity Act Level 2: Complex Decisions - (open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Care Co-ordinators, AMHPs, Best Interest Assessors, Line Managers, Practice Educators and Practice Consultants. Level 2 staff in Social Care and Health who have significant experience of mental capacity assessments in complex areas of practice. Health & social care professionals in other organisations in the county of Norfolk who have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.)

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Mental Capacity Act Level 4: Managing Practice - (this topic is not running in 2021-22, nor in 2022-23)

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Mental Capacity Act Level 5: Best Practice for Best Interests Meetings & Decisions - (open to experienced staff, managers and practice consultants for Norfolk County Council who might chair Best Interests decision meetings, and any member of staff from any organisation in Norfolk who might chair or attend and contribute to a Best Interests Meeting.)

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Mental Capacity Act: Learning Lessons from Court of Protection Cases - CPD for experienced staff - (Open to experienced professionals in any health or social care setting (eg hospitals, social work teams, residential or community care, GP surgeries etc). This is the annual CPD refresher session for people who have done all the other Mental Capacity Act training within Norfolk. The content changes each year on 1st April so it's an excellent way to keep your practice and knowledge bang up to date.

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