Health & Social Care Sector

Lone Worker Training for the Health & Social Care Sector.

Our lone worker safety training is designed to enhance the health, safety, self-awareness, and confidence of individuals working without direct supervision. Through practical, evidence-based strategies, this training empowers staff to recognise potential risks, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to challenging situations.

Suggested attendees.

Healthcare and social care professionals often conduct home visits, work night shifts, or handle vulnerable individuals alone. This course provides vital personal safety skills to assess risk, de-escalate conflict, and respond effectively to emergencies.

Lone working is common in healthcare and social care settings, and this training ensures staff have the confidence to handle difficult situations while protecting themselves and their patients.

  • Community & Domiciliary Carers – Ensure personal safety when working in service users’ homes.
  • Social & Outreach Workers – Manage risks when supporting vulnerable individuals alone.
  • Healthcare Assistants & Night Staff – Stay safe when working in isolated settings.
  • Mental Health Practitioners – Learn strategies to de-escalate risk in unpredictable situations.

Course duration

3.5 Hours

Course learners

16 Per Course

Course content.

Click through our process slider to learn what to expect and what you will gain when taking this course.

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Part 1:

Lone working and Personal Safety.

  • Define lone working.
  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
  • Gather critical Information.
  • Recognising vulnerable situations.
  • Understand personal and environmental impact factors.

Part 2:

Communication and Lone Working Strategies.

  • Use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.
  • Apply communication and de-escalation strategies.

Part 3:

Policies and Procedures.

  • Follow lone working policies.
  • Understand the legal framework for lone working.
  • Implement post-incident procedures.Explore support options.

Part 4:

Enhance Self-Awareness in Lone Working Situations.

  • Use distance, stance and positioning to stay safe.
  • Identify escape routes.
  • Maintain tactical awareness.

Part 5:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Define lone working.
  • Identify personal safety risks.
  • Use positive communication and de-escalate strategies.
  • Understand policies to ensure safety.

Part 6:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

Training Methods

Tailored training solutions for Health and social care professionals.

Whether you are in need of in-person training or online training methods, we offer a range of delivery methods to best fit your organisation. Our approach is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of the health and social care sector with high-quality learning experiences.

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In-Person Training.

Many of our courses, especially those with physical skills, can be delivered in a face-to-face in-person training environment, either at your venue or ours.

Live, Online Training.

Our effective remote communications training enables your people to get the training they need wherever they are, with a dedicated live IKON trainer.

Affiliate Trainer Programme.

IKON’s train the trainer service enables your team to deliver accredited and valuable training that builds confidence and trust with their colleagues.

LONE WORKER SAFETY TRAINING

To enquire about lone worker safety training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our lone worker safety training equips your staff with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture

Call us on 01473 927 333

or email [email protected]

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