Safeguarding Adults Designated Officer Training

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:

• 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.

2025 Designated Officer Training Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

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 do I to enrol?

Register on HSeLanD.

Enrol on Safeguarding adults designated officer programme Stage 1 and 2.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Phone: 061 461 165