Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of your job role, how frequently you work with children, or how often you interact with young people and their families.

If you work, support or volunteer for an organisations or group delivering services to children, young people or their families in Camden; you have a vital part to play in keeping them safe.

This face-to-face session provides learners with essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively safeguarding children and young people.

Designed for volunteers, new starters and those with no previous safeguarding training; this course introduces the four types of abuse, how to recognise the signs, and what to do if you see or hear something that isn’t right.

Protecting an adult's right to live in safety, free from abuse, neglect, or exploitation is just as important as protecting the rights of children.

This introductory session aims to give learners an introduction to adult safeguarding, with a focus on preventing abuse and ensuring safety and well-being.

Using group discussions and real-life case studies, Helen Onslow; a Lead Practitioner in Camden’s Adult Social Care team will cover all safeguarding essentials.

The session will cover:
Developing a clear communication strategy.
Creating engaging and eye-catching content.
Independently overseeing all communications.
Utilising digital platforms and social media.

With a combination of written text, case studies and video presentations, this workshop will cover:

What is Safeguarding?
Types of abuse / recognising the signs.
Passing on information
Signposting and Support in Camden.
Suitable for volunteers, new starters and all those with little or no safeguarding training.

The session will also cover:
The importance of safe recruitment in voluntary organisations.
What to consider when preparing to recruit.
Selecting the right people.
Safeguarding and remaining vigilant.

So, join us for a morning of safeguarding discussion, protective cultures and policy review.