EDI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young
People’s Services (England)
1. Understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults.
1.1 Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults.
1.2 Evaluate the impact of policy developments on approaches to safeguarding vulnerable adults in own service setting.
1.3 Explain the legislative framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults.
1.4 Evaluate how serious case reviews or inquiries have influenced quality assurance, regulation and inspection relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
1.5 Explain the protocols and referral procedures when harm or abuse is alleged or suspected.
2 Be able to lead service provision that protects vulnerable adults.
2.1 Promote service provision that supports vulnerable adults to assess risks and make informed choices.
2.2 Provide information to others on:
- Indicators of abuse
- Indicators of Sexual Abuse:
- Indicators of Financial Abuse:
- Indicators of Neglect:
- Indicators of Psychological or Emotional Abuse:
- Measures that can be taken to avoid abuse taking place
- Steps that need to be taken in the case of suspected or alleged abuse.
2.3 Identify the policies and procedures in own work setting that contribute towards safeguarding and the prevention of abuse.
2.4 Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures that aim to safeguard vulnerable adults and prevent abuse from occurring.
2.5 Provide feedback to others on practice that supports the protection of vulnerable adults.
3 Be able to manage inter-agency, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults. 3.1 Follow agreed protocols for working in partnership with other organisations.
3.2 Review the effectiveness of systems and procedures for working in partnership with other