Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Adults at Risk

A regulated Level 3 qualification for staff responsible for safeguarding adults at risk in health, social care, and supported living settings.

Our Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Adults at Risk is a regulated qualification designed for staff who hold safeguarding responsibilities in adult care settings. This course covers the Care Act 2014, making safeguarding personal, and the practical skills needed to identify, respond to, and manage safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk.

The course is grounded in human rights-based practice and the social model of care, ensuring that staff understand every individual's right to live free from abuse, to make their own choices, and to be supported in a way that is strength-based and person-centred.

Who It's For: Registered Managers & Deputy Managers · Senior Care Staff · Safeguarding Leads in Adult Services · Domiciliary Care Supervisors · Supported Living Managers

What the Course Covers

Key topics and learning outcomes for this course.

The Care Act 2014

Understanding safeguarding duties under the Care Act, including making safeguarding personal.

Types of Adult Abuse

Recognising physical, financial, sexual, psychological, organisational, discriminatory, and domestic abuse.

Self-Neglect and Hoarding

Identifying and responding to self-neglect, hoarding, and lifestyle choices that create risk.

Mental Capacity

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005, capacity assessments, and best interest decisions.

Making Safeguarding Personal

Person-centred approaches to safeguarding that prioritise the adult's views and outcomes.

Safeguarding Procedures

Raising alerts, Section 42 enquiries, and working with local authority safeguarding teams.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about the training.

Duration	One day (6 hours)
Delivery Method	Face to face at our Cheadle Training Centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom
Assessment	Ongoing assessment throughout the session; no formal exam
Certification	Regulated RQF Level 3 Award from an Ofqual recognised awarding body
Refresher	Annual refresher recommended
Price	From £75 per person (group discounts available for 5 or more learners)
Synergy Member Price	From £68 per person
Booking	Book This Course

Delivery Options

Choose the delivery method that works best for your team.

Face to Face at Cheadle

Attend our training centre in Cheadle, Staffordshire. All training materials provided. Ideal for individual learners and small groups.

Onsite at Your Premises

We deliver the full course at your workplace, tailored to your care setting. We bring all required materials. Ideal for groups of 5 or more.

Online via Zoom

Live trainer-led sessions via Zoom for theory-based learning. Flexible for shift workers and remote teams. Practical assessment arranged separately where required.

Upcoming Training Dates

Book your place on an upcoming session. Spaces are limited.

26 Sep