Do you work in adult social care and want to enhance your safeguarding knowledge, confidence and decision-making skills?
Whether you're a frontline practitioner, manager, safeguarding lead or an Adults Enquiry Officer, it's essential to have the confidence and expertise to identify risk, respond effectively to concerns, support safeguarding enquiries and make defensible decisions.
Talking Life offers a range of specialist Safeguarding Adults courses designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to protect adults at risk and fulfil their responsibilities under the Care Act 2014.
Section 42 - The Care Act
This specialist course explores Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 and examines the responsibilities of local authorities and partner agencies when safeguarding adults at risk.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of legal duties, thresholds for intervention and best practice in safeguarding enquiries.
Find out more here
Safeguarding Adult Manager (SAMs) Training
Designed for managers and senior practitioners, this course explores the key aspects of safeguarding process management. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate safeguarding enquiries, oversee decision-making, and effectively manage multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
Find out more here
Safeguarding Adults Enquiry Officers training
Ideal for current or aspiring Enquiry Officers, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Enquiry Officer role, statutory duties and responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
Participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to undertake robust safeguarding enquiries and produce high-quality reports.
Find out more here
Safeguarding Adults and Discriminatory Abuse
This practical course develops participants' understanding of discriminatory abuse and equips them with the confidence to identify concerns, challenge poor practice and promote safeguarding that is inclusive, person-centred and rights-based.
Find out more here
Safeguarding Adults Training for the Frontline Workforce
A one-day course designed for staff working directly with adults in social care and related services.
The course helps participants recognise abuse and neglect, understand reporting responsibilities and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Find out more here
Additional Safeguarding and Care Act Training
We also offer a wide range of related courses, available both online and face-to-face, including:
- Domestic Abuse
- Hoarding
- Homelessness
- The Care Act 2014
- Multi-Agency Working
- Risk Assessment and Management
Find out more about these courses here
Why Choose Talking Life?
✅ Expert trainers with extensive adult safeguarding experience
✅ Interactive, engaging and highly practical learning
✅ Online and face-to-face delivery options
✅ Trusted by local authorities, NHS organisations and care providers across the UK
✅ Courses aligned with current legislation, policy and best practice
Ready to book or discuss your team's learning needs?
Get in touch with our team to find the right safeguarding programme for your organisation.
Refer a Colleague and Save
Did you know that you can receive a 5% discount on your next training booking when a colleague you refer books a course with Talking Life?
Simply get in touch and we'll arrange the discount for you.
Feel free to forward this email to a colleague