ESAB - Designated Safeguarding Adults Leads: 08.09.2026

Overview

This course is aimed at all professionals (with previous knowledge of Adult Safeguarding) who take the lead for safeguarding adults in their organisation.

Delivery of the training:

This is a virtual course, delivered via Zoom (please check your organisation's requirements and restrictions for virtual delivery).

Cost of the training: 

All Voluntary / Charity Organisations

£45

All other Organisations

£50

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the training participants will:

  • Be aware of the safeguarding duties and responsibilities in the Care Act
  • Understand how to respond to safeguarding concerns, including
    • What is and isn’t a safeguarding concern
    • Managing allegations against staff
    • Supporting staff when dealing with safeguarding issues and
    • What is the difference between a complaint and a safeguarding concern
  • Explore the difficult balance between safety and choice and control for individuals
  • Know about Making Safeguarding Personal and be able to apply this to real life practice
  • Know about the law around information sharing

Maximum booking numbers:

To maintain the multi-agency element, there is maximum of 5 participants per organisation for each session. If you wish to book more than 5 participants, please spread your booking across alternative dates, or speak to the ESAB Team (on esab.training@essex.gov.uk) about in-house training options. 

Charging and Cancellation Policy:

Please ensure you have read the ESAB Training Charging Policy 2026-27 (link located in the 'Related' section below) before completing this application, as non-attendance or late-notice cancellation will result in a charge.

Please click the link below to complete the online booking form

Book your place here

Closes 1 Sep 2026

Opened 2 Feb 2026

Contact

ESAB

03330139913

esab.training@essex.gov.uk

Events

Areas

  • Basildon
  • Braintree
  • Brentwood
  • Chelmsford
  • Colchester
  • Epping Forest
  • Harlow
  • Maldon
  • Rochford
  • Tendring
  • Uttlesford

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Adult learning