About this course

This course is designed to provide care workers in care homes and domiciliary care settings with essential knowledge and skills to protect and promote the welfare of children. Through comprehensive modules, learners will gain an understanding of safeguarding concepts, UK legislation, and the role of care workers in identifying and reporting abuse. The course also emphasises the importance of effective communication, handling disclosures sensitively, and maintaining professional boundaries. Additionally, it covers online safety principles and preventive measures to create a safe and supportive environment for children. Participants are encouraged to engage in reflective practice to continually improve their safeguarding knowledge and skills.

Learning objectives

• Understand the concept of safeguarding children and its importance in care settings.

• Familiarise with relevant UK legislation and guidelines for child protection.

• Recognise signs of abuse and neglect, and understand how to respond.

• Learn the roles and responsibilities of care workers in safeguarding children.

• Develop effective communication skills to handle disclosures and sensitive conversations.

• Understand and apply principles of online safety to protect children from digital threats.

• Implement preventive measures to create a safe and nurturing environment for children.

• Engage in reflective practice to improve safeguarding knowledge and skills continually.

On completing this course you will

• Have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding children and the importance of your role in their protection.

• Be able to identify and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in children effectively.

• Be familiar with UK legislation and guidelines relevant to child safeguarding.

• Know how to handle disclosures of abuse with sensitivity and care.

• Apply effective communication strategies to interact with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Understand the principles of online safety and how to protect children from digital threats.

• Be equipped to implement preventive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care.

• Engage in reflective practice to enhance your ongoing professional development in safeguarding.

This course is suitable for

• Care workers in domiciliary care settings and care homes.

• Health and social care professionals involved in child welfare.

• Individuals responsible for the safeguarding and protection of children.

• Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices.

• New care workers looking to gain foundational knowledge in child safeguarding.