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