Lone working for employees
Session Type
Online
Date and Time
14th July 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other Dates Available
16th September 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
19th November 2026
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
7th December 2026
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Number of Places Available
50
Location
Online
Session Description
About the Event
Introduction
Many organisations rely on staff who work independently, whether in the community, off-site, or in isolated environments. This training is designed to help you understand how to keep yourself safe, make informed decisions, and follow bestpractice guidance when working alone. You will also be supported to reflect on your own working patterns and identify any risks you may encounter.
Attendees: This training is suitable for:
This training is suitable for any employee whose role involves working without direct supervision, including:
- Staff who carry out lone or joint visits in the community
- Outreach or support workers engaging with clients off-site
- Employees who work in isolated areas, remote locations, or outside normal team environments
Learning outcomes
By the end of training, you will be able to:
- Understand your responsibilities when working independently
- Describe what lone working is and why it matters
- Recognise situations, environments, or tasks that may increase risk
- Apply practical strategies to keep yourself safe
- Follow organisational policies and procedures related to lone working
- Understand the importance of risk assessments and how they protect you
Costs
Education SLAs
Enhanced......... free
Core.................. £50 per person
Non-SLA......... £100 per person
Corporate and community
Membership......... £50pp
Non-membership.................. £100 per person
Our Terms
Please note that you will be charged for any non-attendance on the day unless the space is cancelled 48 hours in advance. Delegates need to have their camera on for the whole training to receive their certificate and avoid a non-attendance charge.