To provide staff with advice, information and guidance on personal safety whilst at work.
Objectives & Course Content:
The course is designed to provide staff with:
The Definition of Workplace Violence
The Risk to Social Care staff
The Relationship between drink, drugs and violence and the risk posed by Edged Weapons
Understanding 'Reasonable Force' and its uses
General Personal Safety Risk Reduction Strategies when undertaking employed duties whist out walking, driving and using public transport, traceability when away from the office, and where to sit when conducting an interview
Guidance and advice on transporting service users in personal cars
Reporting
Effective use of mobile phones
Certification:
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course Duration:
1 Day
Course Dates & Venues: (open/public courses)
Suitable for:
New staff on induction, Lone Workers, Project Workers, Children's and Families Teams, Enforcement Officers, Child Protection staff, Home Carers, Customer Liaison Staff, Environmental Services staff.
In-House Cost:
£800 + Vat per day & travelling expenses, accommodation, etc.
