The Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
What Care Workers Need to Know

By Siobhan Maclean, Iain Maclean
and Fern Basnett

Preventing, recognising and responding to abuse are vital aspects of every care workers role. This book answers many of the questions that care workers may have in understanding this aspect of their role. This book has an easy to follow format which will support staff to develop their understanding of this vital area. A number of exercises appear which may be used by candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a range of portfolios. Contents include: Understanding abuse What is abuse? forms of abuse; who is vulnerable? the impact of abuse; power and abuse.   Responding to abuse Reducing the risk; detecting potential abuse; recording and reporting suspicions; responding to disclosures of abuse; investigations of alleged abuse; whistleblowing; hearing the lessons; a note about child abuse.   Self neglect and self harm What is self neglect and self harm? why does it occur? responding to self neglect and self harm.   Applying learning to practice Getting support for yourself; staff in day services; staff in domicillary services; staff in community support; staff in residential services; links to national standards.   A4 spiral bound; 136 pages ISBN: 978-1-903575-48-2 2nd Edition £10

Frequently purchased together with:   Handbook of Theory for Social Care: Volume 1 Social Care and the Law: An NVQ Related Reference Guide

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