Learning and Development

Our FREE  learning and development programme is put together by the SSAB Learning and Development Sub Group in line with partner and public consultation and learning identified from Serious Adult Reviews

Click here for our Learning and Development Strategy 

Training offered by the SSAB

The Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have a duty to gain assurance that staff have received the necessary training, therefore the SSAB free training looks to complement the current training offered by partners and other providers.workingg with adults with care and support needs so they are able to effectively and appropriately meet their statutory responsibilities.

Training available currently via our training platform:

Training opportunities can be accessed via this link

eLearning opportunties

Raising Awareness of Adult Safeguarding

Aim

To help staff and volunteers to understand what things to look out for which may indicate possible harm or abuse, and who to contact and seek advice from within their organisation if they have concerns, and identify when adults are at risk of abuse or are being abused within their usual environments.

Understanding Adult Safeguarding – introduction for all employees who work in Adult Services.

Suitable for: All staff in Adult Social Care Settings

This level is equivalent to basic awareness safeguarding training across all organisations and settings to include staff in safeguarding adults.

Understanding Adult Safeguarding – introduction for all employees 

Suitable for: All staff

This level is equivalent to basic awareness safeguarding training across all organisations and settings to include staff in safeguarding adults.

Understanding Hate Crime – Level 1

Introduction to hate crime – Level 1 – this is a basic awareness course developed in partnership with Dudley Safe and Sound and Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Board, suitable for all staff.

Understanding VARM Awareness (Vulnerable Adults Risk Management)

Introduction to the VARM process

Multi-agency and partner training opportunities

You can book on the training via this link 

The sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams (unless stated otherwise). Please ensure your organisation supports access to Microsoft Teams to enable you to access the sessions.

Forthcoming Webinars:

Chairing Multi-Agency Meetings

VARM Awareness

To book – click here