Develop your knowledge of social work in relation to adult safeguarding. You'll also share and evaluate your own practice. Progress from a newly qualified social worker to experienced social worker.
This course is for current social workers, care practitioners, and other related professions. It explores various areas of practice in adult safeguarding.
You'll review legislation, guidance, and underpinning theories and models of safeguarding practice. You'll explore current research and share your knowledge and experience with others.
Why Sunderland for Short courses and CPDThis course is worth 30 credits. It provides a recap of the legislation and guidance around safeguarding. This is under Section 42 of the Care Act and exploration of recent and current research.
Completing the course enables the transition from newly qualified to experienced social worker. It helps show your development. This is measured against the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for social work (British Association of Social Workers, 2018).
We deliver the course at the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. This is over four months between 9:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates:
The submission date is 9 July 2026.
You're expected to complete extra reading into areas of your interest. You'll also have the chance to share and evaluate your practice with other students.
You'll explore issues through discussion, reading, case study, and application of knowledge. A negotiated assessment in discussion with the course leader will demonstrate your learning.
This course is suitable for qualified and registered social workers. We may consider those from other safeguarding roles. Please contact the course leader to discuss at kristy.regan@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).
Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).
Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).