Safeguarding Adults

It is relevant to newly qualified and more experienced social work practitioners.

The course is delivered at Teesside University Darlington.

You study risk assessment and management, ethical decision-making and effective collaborative working. You examine serious case reviews and consider the implications for safeguarding practice and how central elements of the 'making safeguarding personal' agenda can be implemented. The implications of the Care Act for adult safeguarding practice are also examined in depth. You develop your reflection on your own practice with regard to safeguarding adults through a range of group activities.

How you learn

This course is delivered through a three-day block of teaching and includes keynote lectures, group work and the analysis of key documents in safeguarding adults.

The module is assessed through a 4,000-word assignment based on a case study relevant to your work environment. This assignment is submitted eight weeks after the teaching block. Tutorial support is available after the teaching block in preparation for submitting your assignment.

Community college diploma with 65% minimum

Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme

Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.