Multi-agency Working in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (level 7)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2022-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Multi-agency Working in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (Level 7)
Course Overview
This course aims to enable students to achieve an in-depth awareness of the issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the importance of multi-agency working in this area. Students will critically analyze their own practice and reflection will inform their awareness of ethical issues that impact on the lives of vulnerable adults.
Key Course Details
- Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
- Duration: Part-time, Single Module
- Start Date: January 2022
- Entry Requirements: Programme specification (PDF)
Course Outline
Course Summary
On successful completion, students will be able to:
- Critically analyze and categorize different ways that a vulnerable adult's welfare can be affected by abuse and neglect
- Critically reflect upon the effectiveness of multi-agency working in the legislative framework concerning safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate a critical understanding, and offer a reflective analysis, of the ethical issues pertaining to multi-agency working
- Critically examine and evaluate recent research into this area and recognize the impact of interventions on an individual's health and wellbeing
- Discuss the skills that individuals need to be effective practitioners of multi-agency working and reflect on their own values and attitudes and the implications for professional conduct and practice
Indicative Core Bibliography
- Penhale, B., and Parker, J. (2008). Working with vulnerable adults. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge.
- Dimond, B. (2008). Legal aspects of mental capacity Oxford : Blackwell Publishing.
- Dimond, B (2010) Legal aspects of nursing Oxford : Blackwell Publishing.
- Collins, S. (2009). Safeguarding adults: a workbook for social care workers London : Jessica Kingsley.
- Pritchard, J. (2008) Good practice in safeguarding adults: working effectively in adult protection
- Mantell, A. Scragg, T. (2008) Safeguarding adults in social work
- Mandelsam, M. (2009) Safeguarding vulnerable adults and the law. London: Jessica Kingsley
- Mee, S.(2012) Valuing People with a Learning Disability M&K Publishers
Entry Requirements
- Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
- Selection criteria: to be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.
Application Information
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We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first-year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
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Resources and Facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health and science faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed, and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
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University of Cumbria
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