Designated Officer Training

Safeguarding Adults Designated Officer Training

Read the Designated Officer Training FAQ

Aim/Context This programme will support key staff to respond to safeguarding concerns in line with HSE Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse Policy and Procedures (2014).
Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this programme you will have:

  • Upon completing this programme you will have:

    • Explored in detail the safeguarding co-ordinating role (incorporating the role of the designated officer/service manager/safeguarding co-ordinator/manager) as outlined in the HSE National Policy and Procedures – Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse
    • Considered relevant legislation and related policies to support effective safeguarding practice
    • Explored practice approaches with a specific focus on undertaking preliminary screenings and producing safeguarding plans
    • Considered effective practice approaches in the assessment and management of safeguarding concerns recognising the importance of risk consideration.
Duration 6.5 hours
Delivery Method

The programme is delivered in a blended format comprising of a number of stages:

    • Prerequisite - Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse eLearning programme on HSeLanD.
    • Stage 1 Safeguarding Designated Officer webinar and course reading (practice exploration of policy, safeguarding roles, related legislation and key related policies)
    • Stage 2: Case scenario work to consist of preliminary screening and safeguarding plan.
    • Stage 3: Live interactive workshop This workshop may be hosted online or in a classroom.
CPD Eligibility Awarded 7 CEUs by NMBI CORU applicants can apply for credits through the CPD process.
Who should apply?

Staff who have a key role in coordinating responses to safeguarding concerns within services, such as undertaking safeguarding assessments and developing safeguarding plans such as:

  • Adult Safeguarding Designated Officers
  • Service Managers
  • Safeguarding Coordinator/Managers
How to enrol

Register on HSeLanD and search the Course Catalogue for Adult Safeguarding Designated Officer programme

Please see 2025 dates below and find our FAQ here

2024/2025 Designated Officer Training Dates

Stage 3 Workshop DATE Delivery Platform / Venue Date open for registration on HSeLanD CLOSING DATE HSeLanD
Thursday 7 November 2024 CLASSROOM Galway City 12/09/2024 CLOSED
Wednesday 13 November 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 18/09/2024 CLOSED
Wednesday 20 November 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 25/09/2024 CLOSED
Thursday 28 November 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 03/10/2024 CLOSED
Thursday 5 December 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 10/10/2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 10 December 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 15/10/2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 17 December 2024 ONLINE MS Teams 17/10/2024 CLOSED
Thursday 9 January 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 31/10/2024 CLOSED
Monday 13 January 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 31/10/2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 21 January 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 31/10/2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 28 January 2025 CLASSROOM Galway City 31/10/2024 20/01/2024
Wednesday 29 January 2025 CLASSROOM Kilkenny City 31/10/2024 21/01/2025
Thursday 13 February 2025 CLASSROOM Ballinteer Dublin 26/11/2024 05/02/2025
Tuesday 25 February 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 20/01/2025 18/02/2025
Monday 3 March 2025 CLASSROOM Limerick 07/01/2025 23/02/2025
Wednesday 12 March 2025 CLASSROOM Galway City 14/01/2025 04/02/2025
Thursday 20 March 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 20/01/2025 12/03/2025
Thursday 3 April 2025 CLASSROOM Tullamore 20/01/2025 26/03/2025
Monday 14 April 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 14/02/2025 06/04/2025
Wednesday 30 April 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 25/02/2025 22/04/2025
Thursday 8 May 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 04/03/2025 27/04/2025
Tuesday 13 May 2025 CLASSROOM Galway City 04/03/2025 05/05/2025
Monday 19 May 2025 CLASSROOM Dublin City Centre 11/03/2025 11/05/2025
Wednesday 21 May 2025 ONLINE MS Teams 18/03/2025 13/05/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1

Who should apply?

Staff who have a key role in coordinating responses to safeguarding concerns within services, such as undertaking safeguarding assessments and developing safeguarding plans such as:

· Adult Safeguarding Designated Officers

· Service Managers

· Safeguarding Coordinator/Managers

2

How do I to enrol?

Register on HSeLanD

Enrol on Safeguarding adults designated officer programme Stage 1 and 2

3

Who can access HSeLanD?

HSeLanD is available to health and social care staff at all levels across the statutory (HSE) and voluntary Health and Social Care sector agencies throughout the Republic of Ireland (Section 38 and 39). It is also available to 3rd level Health and Social Care undergraduate students as well as agency professionals engaged by the HSE.

4

I’ve enrolled on HSeLanD – now what?

Complete Stages 1 and 2 on HSeLanD.

Stage 2 requires you to complete a scenario-based exercise and upload your completed work onto HSeLanD.

When that work has been processed (please allow 1-2 working days) you will receive an email inviting you to choose a date  for  Stage  3

5

How do I pick a date for Stage 3 Workshop?

Please allow 1-2 working days for the NSO to process your deskwork.  You will then receive an email from HSeLanD inviting you to choose a date for Stage 3. 

6

How can I find the scheduled dates?

See the above table of dates and their registration and closing deadlines

 

 

7

There is no workshop date to select

The National Safeguarding Office schedules 3-4 workshops per month.

For all dates see table above & note registration opening and closing dates.

Check back (HSeLanD) as workshops become available each week. Spaces may also become available as cancellations arise.

8

When will I receive the deskwork to complete?

Deskwork is emailed to you when you enrol on the programme (Safeguarding adults designated officer programme Stage 1 and 2).

9

How do I upload my completed deskwork?

Upload your completed deskwork within the knowledge centre of Safeguarding adults designated officer programme Stage 1 and 2

Upload instructions are included in the deskwork document.

10

I can’t attend my chosen workshop. What should I do?

You can transfer your registration to another date via HSeLanD before the closing dat

11

When will I receive the link for the interactive workshop?

The link for online interactive workshops is sent to your email in the days prior to the workshop.

12

When will I receive the location for my in-person workshop?

The exact room location/address for in-person workshops is sent to your email in the days prior to the workshop.

13

How do I get a certificate of completion?

Login to HSeLanD and your certificate will be under the ‘certificates’ tab.  Please allow 1-2 working days for your attendance to be processed.

14

Is there CPD points awarded?

Awarded 7 CEUs by NMBI

CORU registered professionals can apply for credits through the CPD process

 

I have a question that isn’t answered here

Get in touch with the National Safeguarding Office

Email: safeguarding.socialcare@hse.ie

Tel: 061 461165