By the end of this section, you will understand:
The meaning of supervision in health and social care
The key functions of supervision
The importance of supervision for all stakeholders
The different types of supervision used in practice
Module 1 : Introduction
Easy
6:10 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
The benefits of effective supervision in health and social care
The consequences of poor or absent supervision
Warning signs of ineffective supervision within organizations
Expectations of regulators and standards regarding supervision
Brief description of Effective Supervision
Easy
4:31 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The key benefits of effective supervision in health and social care
The risks and consequences of poor or absent supervision
Warning signs indicating ineffective supervision practices
Regulatory expectations regarding supervision in care settings
Module 17 : Case Studies
Easy
5:06 mins
Understand how safeguarding applies in real-life situations
Recognize different types of abuse and risk
Identify appropriate professional responses
Appreciate the importance of person-centered care
Be aware of safeguarding tools and resources
Module 16: safeguarding adults reviews / boards
Easy
6:11 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The role and overall purpose of Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs)
The strategic responsibilities of SABs
Key issues addressed by SABs
Links between SABs and other public protection forums
What Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) are
Criteria for conducting a SAR
The importance of a learning-focused (not blame-focused) approach
How SARs align with safeguarding principles
Module 15 : Multidisciplinary meetings
Easy
4:02 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
What multidisciplinary meetings are and why they are important
The purpose and aims of MDTs
The responsibilities of the chair in MDTs
Key enablers for MDTs to function effectively, according to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Module 14 : safeguarding planning
Easy
5:07 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
How safeguarding plans are developed following a multi-agency planning meeting
The definition, purpose, and benefits of a safeguarding plan for the adult at risk
Key points to consider when creating a safeguarding plan
Standards applied during a safeguarding plan meeting
Module 13: The investigation process
Easy
3:57 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The purpose of an investigation
Key points to consider during an investigation
How to compile a report following an investigation
The process after a report is completed
Module 12 : strategy discussion / meeting
Easy
4:57 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The Designated Safeguarding Lead’s (DSL) responsibilities after a referral and before the enquiry
The purpose of a strategy discussion/meeting
Who attends a strategy meeting
Responsibilities of staff participating in safeguarding enquiries
Key points to consider during strategy meetings
Module 11 : evidence
Easy
7:55 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to understand:
Key steps when collecting evidence for investigations
The importance of preserving evidence
Reasons for preserving forensic evidence
The use of Body Maps
How professionals may provide written or oral evidence in the Court of Protection
