This safeguarding children for homecare level 2 online course is designed for all staff working in homecare settings who may interact with children, young people, parents, or carers. It is crucial for anyone in a homecare environment who might come into contact with children or adults who may pose a risk to children.

This online safeguarding children level 2 for homecare course covers the following:

Introduction:

·         Overview and importance of safeguarding in homecare.

Types of child abuse:

·        Understanding physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Child exploitation:

·        Recognising signs and preventing child trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Impact of parental mental health:

·        How parents' health affects children's safety.

Recording and reporting concerns:

·        Proper documentation and reporting of safeguarding issues.

Relevant legislation:

·        Key laws and guidelines for safeguarding children.

Summary and review:

·        Key points and preparation for the end of module assessment.

This online safeguarding children level 2 for homecare course aims to enhance understanding of child maltreatment signs, documentation of safeguarding concerns, and proper record keeping for sharing with relevant teams.

This safeguarding children for homecare e-learning course level 2 will:

• Discuss how to advocate for a child or young person effectively.
• Establish the impact of a parent’s/carer’s physical and mental health on child wellbeing to identify a child or young person at risk.
• Review one's professional role, responsibilities, and boundaries, as well as those of colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency setting.
• Consider when to refer to social care for safeguarding/child protection concerns and maintain appropriate records, including distinguishing between fact and opinion.
• Classify appropriate and relevant information and discuss it with other teams.
• Establish what constitutes child maltreatment and identify signs of child abuse or neglect.

Upon completing this online safeguarding children for domiciliary care level 2, learners will be equipped to:

• Identify what constitutes child maltreatment and be able to identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
• Demonstrate how to advocate for the child or young person effectively.
• Explain the potential impact of a parent’s/carer’s physical and mental health on a child's well-being to identify if the child is at risk.
• Identify and refer to a child suspected of being a victim of trafficking and/or sexual exploitation.
• State one’s professional role, responsibilities, and boundaries, and understand those of colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and a multi-agency setting.
• Explain how to maintain appropriate records and differentiate between fact and opinion.
• Identify the appropriate and relevant information and how to share it with other teams.
• State the risk of FGM in certain communities, ask about FGM in the course of taking a routine history where appropriate to the role, and know who to contact if a child discloses impending or completed mutilation.
• Describe the signs and symptoms and be able to refer appropriately for further care and support, including the FGM mandatory reporting duties to the police under current legislation.
• Analyse the risk factors for grooming and exploitation to support and/or commit acts of terrorism (known as radicalisation) and know who to contact regarding preventive action and support vulnerable young persons who may be at risk of, or are being drawn into, terrorist-related activities.
• Explain how and when to refer to social care if a safeguarding/child protection concern is identified.

This CPD-accredited safeguarding children level 2 e-learning course for homecare is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

Proper training in safeguarding children is essential for ensuring their safety and well-being. It equips homecare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to risks, promoting a safe environment for vulnerable children.

The aims, objectives, and learning outcomes of this course align with the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and fulfil the requirements set by the CQC and other regulatory bodies, ensuring comprehensive compliance and high training standards.

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