Recently a number of Local Authorities have reported that suspected cases of vulnerable adult abuse have increased by up to 80% in the past year.
In order to ensure that all allegations of abuse are effectively investigated it is essential that all the relevant evidence is gathered and interviews conducted in accordance with best practice guidelines.
Sancus Solutions is offering a one day course for Managers and a two day course for Investigators to ensure that investigations into vulnerable adult abuse are found to be sufficiently robust and proportionate when examined during any auditing process or subsequent judicial scrutiny.
Our trainer for these programmes is a retired senior detective with a wealth of experience in this field. He is an expert in the development of interviewing skills, enabling professionals to obtain best evidence, together with the knowledge to manage the welfare of both victims and witnesses through to the conclusion of an enquiry.
Our presenter is a specialist in the skills and techniques needed to engage and interview persons suspected of committing sexual crime and/or abusing children and vulnerable adults.
He is also a qualified trainer having delivered training in many Local Authorities to Social Workers as well as delivering such training abroad.
Two Day Programme for Investigators:
Have you been designated as, “Investigating Officer” for an investigation involving a Vulnerable Adult?
As Investigating Officer who has responsibility to undertake an investigation, you will have to be a suitably qualified and experienced member of staff.
You will need to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation, complying with Human Rights and other legislation which may be challenged in the courts. You will need to take account of any risk management issues relating to the vulnerable adult and those connected with the investigation. You will need to act under the supervision of a manager who you will have to report to and justify decisions made.
If there is a criminal investigation, the police will be the lead organisation and any other investigations must be coordinated with them.
Sancus Solutions have developed a two day course that will equip you to conduct an effective investigation, manage risk assessment and keep appropriate records.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR
This two day course is designed for all members of staff who are designated ‘investigating officer’ for an investigation.
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT
To enhance and develop skills and abilities to engage with clients/customers, conduct effective interviews and carry out thorough and professional enquires/investigations.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE DELIVER
An experienced trainer who has a wealth of experience in the field of investigation and risk assessment will take you through the essentials of an investigation to allow you to conduct them robustly and proportionately whilst giving them the best chance of withstanding scrutiny.
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT
1. Identify the principles of investigation.
2. Explain the correct approach to carry out thorough and professional investigations, including risk assessment.
3. Describe how the memory works and factors affecting retrieval of information.
4. Identify different interviewing methods and techniques required for different interviewees.
5. Explain how to engage with persons and build rapport.
6. Conduct interviews in accordance with the PEACE/conversation management structure.
One Day Programme for Managers:
Are you a manager who has responsibility to undertake an investigation?
As a manager of the organisation who has responsibility to undertake an investigation you will have to identify a member of staff to be the designated ‘investigating officer’ for the investigation. The investigating officer should be a suitably qualified and experienced member of staff working under your supervision.
You will need to select someone who can conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation, complying with Human Rights and other legislation which may yet be challenged in the courts. They will need to take account of any risk management issues relating to the vulnerable adult and those connected with the investigation.
If there is a criminal investigation, the police will be the lead organisation and any other investigations must be coordinated with them.
Sancus Solutions have developed a one day course that will equip you to interrogate an investigation and investigator, manage risk assessment and keep appropriate records.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR
The course is designed for all managers who are required to identify a member of staff to be the designated ‘investigating officer’ for an investigation.
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT
This one day course is about giving Managers an awareness of the content of the two day course for investigators. It also covers the skills required by investigators including risk assessment. It will enable managers with responsibility for Safeguarding Adults to identify, advice and support a member of staff to be the designated ‘investigating officer’ for an investigation.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE DELIVER
Specialists who have a wealth of experience in the field of investigation and risk assessment will take you through the essentials of an investigation to allow you to manage them effectively and stand up to scrutiny.
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT
At the conclusion of the course you will be able to;
1. Identify what qualities and abilities are required of an investigating officer;
2. Provide effective supervision and on-going support to an investigating officer;
3. Confirm the accuracy of all records relating to a Safeguarding Adults investigation;
4. Identify and manage risks to the member of staff involved in the Safeguarding Adults investigation.
Prices
Our Courses are competitively priced to reflect today’s financial climate
Up to 16 delegates – £1595 + VAT
Between 17 and 21 delegates – £1890 + VAT
Between 22 and 26 delegates – £2190 + VAT
Between 27 and 30 delegates £2390 + VAT (to a maximum of 30).
