About this course

This course is designed to educate care home and domiciliary staff working with adults and children in the health and social care sector about the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, specifically the Prevent Strategy. The course highlights the importance of Prevent as a safeguarding need and equips staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to signs of radicalisation effectively. Topics include understanding radicalisation, recognising at-risk individuals, identifying indicators of vulnerability, and comprehending the roles and responsibilities of care staff. Additionally, the course delves into the legal framework, multi-agency collaboration, and practical steps to promote a safe and inclusive environment.

Learning objectives

• Understanding radicalisation and identifying the people most at risk.

• Recognising indicators of vulnerability to radicalisation in adults and children.

• Gaining an introduction to the Contest and Prevent Strategy.

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of care home and domiciliary staff.

• Learning how to engage effectively with at-risk adults and children.

• Understanding the referral process for adults and children.

• Collaborating with multiple agencies effectively.

• Adhering to legal and ethical standards.

• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment for adults and children.

On completing this course you will

• Be able to identify and respond to signs of radicalisation effectively.

• Understand the stages and processes of radicalisation.

• Recognise the different types of extremist groups in the UK.

• Identify indicators of vulnerability to radicalisation in adults and children.

• Know the Government’s Prevent Strategy and the Contest framework.

• Understand your roles and responsibilities in preventing radicalisation.

• Be skilled in engaging with at-risk individuals.

• Navigate the referral process and collaborate with multiple agencies.

• Adhere to legal and ethical standards in your practice.

• Promote a safe and inclusive environment to reduce the risk of radicalisation.

This course is suitable for

• Care home staff working with adults and children.

• Domiciliary care providers.

• Health and social care professionals seeking to enhance their safeguarding skills.

• Managers and supervisors in care settings.

• Anyone involved in the provision of care who needs to understand the Prevent Strategy.