Publish date: 4 March 2022
Over the next few weeks there may be some changes to your ESR Training Matrix to comply with the National Competency Framework for Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Over the last few months Mersey Care has been working to create alignment of the criteria and allocations of Mandatory Safeguarding Training to ensure there is a consistent approach across the Trust.
As a result, you may notice some changes on your training matrix. Any existing compliance will remain until it is due for expiry. Guidance for changes is outlined below;
Adults
Level 1- no change, e-learning package renewable every 3 years
Level 2/3- All level 2 and 3 staff will now be called Level 2/3 and complete an e-learning package only, renewable every 3 years.
Children
Level 1- no change, e-learning package renewable every 3 years
Level 2- no change, e-learning package renewable every 3 years
Level 3-
- Not working with children will complete an e-learning package, renewable 3 yearly.
- Working directly with children will in addition to completing the Level 3 e-learning package, will be required to complete a Children’s Specialist Course, virtually.
For any queries regarding access to or completion of e-learning, please contact: workforcesystemadmin
For other queries including how to book on virtual or classroom training please contact: querieslearninganddevelopment