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Customer training programme handbook: supporting vulnerable people to take an active role in shaping and improving service delivery
- Author:
- LOOK AHEAD HOUSING AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Look Ahead Housing and Care
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Look Ahead Housing and Care support homeless and socially excluded people across London and the South East. During a 6 month period in 2007, Look Ahead delivered a pilot programme of training to over 120 customers from different services across the organisation. The purpose of the training programme was to equip vulnerable and hard to reach customers with the skills and confidence to take part in customer involvement activities. The aim of this handbook is to highlight Look Ahead’s journey through the project in order to encourage other organisations to undertake a similar programme with their own client groups. The handbook highlights: the challenges faced engaging chaotic and hard to reach groups with involvement opportunities; the identified training needs of customers; the training process; the outcomes of the programme for both Look Ahead and customers; and programme evaluation (incorporating customer, trainer and external evaluation). The handbook incorporates a training manual which gives an overview of the successful training programme. It also provides guidance on how this type of course can be tailored to the needs of specific groups of vulnerable people.
Adult protective services training: a brief report on the state of the nation
- Authors:
- LIU Pi-Ju, ROSS Leslie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 33(1), 2021, pp.82-95.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This brief report summarizes Adult Protective Services training provided to workers across the nation, using survey results from the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA). Although most states delivered training that covered some learning objectives of NAPSA’s 23 core competency training modules, there was a wide variation with some states training workers on all 23 topics, while some states did not provide training on any of the core modules. Having a well-trained APS workforce possessing core competencies to perform the job should be federal and state agencies’ goal, because the quality and level of services for older people and people with disabilities should not differ based on the states they live in. (Edited publisher abstract)
An evaluation of Prioritise Me
- Authors:
- SPEAKE Beth, GILBERTSON Jan
- Publisher:
- Sheffield Hallam University. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
This short report presents the findings from an evaluation of the Prioritise Me training programme. The aim of the Prioritise Me project was to support vulnerable people who are energy consumers in genuinely creative ways, and to support capacity and understanding for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Prioritise Me aimed to provide accessible and interactive advice and training about energy use and the energy market where understanding was limited; to develop accessible ideas and resources through piloting innovative work with University design and evaluation partners; and to engage people to speak confidently to energy providers, giving maximum impact for vulnerable adults in South Yorkshire. The evaluation indicates that the rationale and initial concept for the project has been validated: the importance and effectiveness of co-production of materials and training in this context has proved itself, and the materials produced have been both innovative and useful. Further, it has been demonstrated that the materials produced by the project have the potential for much wider application, not only for vulnerable groups but for a much wider section of the public, and not only locally but also at a regional level and nationally. (Edited publisher abstract)
Recognizing, reporting, and responding to abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of vulnerable adults: an evaluation of the re:act adult protection worker basic curriculum
- Authors:
- STOREY Jennifer E., PRASHAD A. Alana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 30(1), 2018, pp.42-63.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults are significant problems, the identification and management of which is increasingly being made the legal responsibility of healthcare professionals. In response, some jurisdictions have developed training to assist professionals in these duties. This study evaluates the re:act Adult Protection Worker Basic Curriculum training from British Columbia, Canada. One hundred and fifty-seven participants, 109 training completers and 48 non-completers, answered a survey evaluating their confidence, knowledge, and applied knowledge in identifying, reporting, and investigating cases of suspected abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of vulnerable adults. Comparisons of training completers to non-completers showed significant gains in completers’ perceived confidence and knowledge, but no improvement in applied knowledge. The type of healthcare professional being trained and the length of training did not impact learner improvement. The results suggest ways in which both training and evaluation can be improved (e.g., supervised practice) to increase and detect gains in knowledge and practice. (Publisher abstract)
Discovery or construction? theorising the roots of adult protection policy and practice
- Author:
- SHERWOOD-JOHNSON Fiona
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 35(2), 2016, pp.119-130.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper outlines two models for understanding the roots of adult safeguarding/adult support and protection (ASP) policy and practice, and considers the strengths and limitations of each model in an educational context. The ‘discovery’ model understands ASP policy to be a response to a growing societal awareness of a phenomenon called ‘harm’ to ‘adults at risk’. It understands ASP practice to be triggered by the discovery of an instance of that phenomenon. The ‘construction’ model understands ASP policy to reflect a particular characterisation of the problem(s) at stake, contingent on particular historical, cultural and political influences. It understands ASP practice to be actively engaged in re-constructing ‘harm’, ‘adults at risk’ and ‘ASP’ itself. The discovery model is argued to be useful in delivering a clear, basic message to practitioners about harm and abuse, particularly where time and the potential for interaction in educational contexts are limited. The construction model is argued to be useful in connecting more deeply with practitioners’ lived experiences, promoting political engagement and developing professional judgement informed by ethical debate. (Publisher abstract)
A review of factors which potentially influence decisions in adult safeguarding investigations
- Author:
- TRAINOR Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 17(1), 2015, pp.51-61.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to look at safeguarding documentation in relation to 50 adult safeguarding files for the period April 2010 to March 2011. This was followed up with semi-structured interviews with a small number of Designated Officers whose role it is to screen referrals and coordinate investigations. Findings from the research were used to redesign regional adult safeguarding documentation to ensure Designated Officers have access to the information necessary to assist them in reaching decisions. Designated and Investigating Officer training was also updated to reflect learning from the research thereby reducing the potential for variation in practice. Design/methodology/approach: A file tool was developed which examined the recorded information in safeguarding documentation contained within 50 service user files. The review tool looked at the personal characteristics of the vulnerable adult, the nature of the alleged abuse and the decisions/outcomes reached by staff acting as safeguarding Designated Officers. A semi-structured interview schedule asked Designated Offices to comment on the training and understanding of the process as well as the factors they believed were central to the decision making process. Their responses were compared to data obtained from the file review. Findings: A key finding in the research was that while factors such as type of abuse, the vulnerable adults’ consent to cooperate with proceedings, identity of the referrer, etc. did influence decisions taken there was a lack of clarity on the part of Designated Officers in relation to their roles and responsibilities and of the process to be followed. Research limitations/implications: The research was limited to one Health & Social Care Trust area and had a small sample size (n=50). Practical implications: The findings of the research led to a revamping of existing safeguarding documentation which had failed to keep pace with developments and was no longer fit for purpose. Adult safeguarding training courses within the Trust were redesigned to bring greater focus to the role and responsibilities of designated and Investigating Officers and the stages in the safeguarding process. Adult Safeguarding leads were established within programmes of care and professional support mechanisms put in place for staff engaged in this area of work. Social implications: Better trained and supported staff alongside more efficient safeguarding systems should lead to better outcomes in the protection of vulnerable people from abuse and harm. Originality/value: The research built on existing albeit limited research into what potentially influences staff involved in critical decision-making processes within adult safeguarding. (Publisher abstract)
Adult placement schemes 2008-09
- Author:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report provides information from the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) inspections of adult placement schemes in the year 2008-09. Adult placement schemes are registered to provide accommodation, care and support to individuals who wish to live as part of a domestic family environment where the service user is not a relative. The service was originally designed to meet the needs of people with learning difficulties but now encompasses other service user needs such as physical disability, mental health and older people. This report is based on 11 inspection reports of all of the schemes registered across Wales that were due to have an annual inspection. It reports an overall positive picture. There are 12 adult placement schemes registered with CSSIW, an increase of 1 on last year. There has been a significant overall improvement in relation to the quality of adult placement, with a significant reduction on the number of requirements made. There were no adult protection investigations undertaken by CSSIW. Only 1 complaint was investigated by CSSIW. Areas that require further attention, particularly relating to staff training and development, are discussed.
Drawing the line: setting professional boundaries
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 50p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training resource explores issues and structures discussion about the importance of managing boundaries in professional relationships. It provides materials for a half-day participative workshop which alerts individual practitioners to their own values about such matters and to the areas in which there is the highest risk of violations or intrusions. The workshop invites participants to put themselves in the shoes of a service user and to think more carefully about how to manage professional relationships in small or closed communities and to manage intimate encounters without treading on a person’s sensitivities. The supplementary activities in the pack focus on participants’ own practices and on the culture of their work settings and organisations. The workshop also invites participants to consider the role of policies and guidelines in preventing professional boundary violations, including the application of safeguarding children and safeguarding adult protocols to these situations. The pack contains: background information outlining the extent and nature of professional boundary violation and its consequences; detailed notes on how to conduct the training; half-day training course materials consisting of 5 sessions; and materials for discussion and PowerPoint slides.
Accusations of misconduct among staff working with vulnerable adults in England and Wales: their claims of mitigation to the barring authority
- Authors:
- HUSSEIN Shereen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 31(1), 2009, pp.17-32.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The vetting and barring scheme known as the POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) List established in England and Wales by the Care Standards Act (2000) was intended to provide greater assurance about the quality of social care for adults. This article reports on part of a larger research study investigating the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) List. It focuses on different kinds of mitigation used by staff to counter allegations of harming vulnerable adults and how these differ in relation to various types of abuse as well as other factors. The results are based on quantitative analyses of a detailed sample of 298 referral records of the POVA List and qualitative interviews with civil servants administering the POVA scheme. Details of the mitigation claimed by 135 workers are examined and these elements are described in relation to mitigation for the person and mitigation of the misconduct. Messages from the analysis are discussed in relation to the workforce, employers and adult safeguarding systems.
Assessing staff needs for guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Authors:
- ALONZI Andrew, SHEARD Janet, BATEMAN Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 27.1.09, 2009, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article outlines a research study that sought staff views on whether they needed further training and guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and if so, on which aspects they needed more guidance. The research was funded by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. As a result, a new publication, Guidance for Adult Community Services Staff on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, was produced to give practical easy-to-use advice. The research and guidance is summarised here. A case study concerned with assessing capacity is also included.