The welfare and safety of all vulnerable adults who have contact with any member of the Trust in whatever capacity, is very important to us. Safeguarding is everyone’s business.
This section of the policy acts as a guide for you. It will provide you with the correct procedure to follow if have a safeguarding issue. The Older Adults Protection Liaison Worker is Val Jones, 0114 278 9999. Talk with her if you have any concerns or do not understand any part of this section. If the Protection Liaison Officer is unavailable, you can access advice from the Safeguarding Help Line 03030031111
Aims and Objectives
The aim of this policy is to ensure that if you are involved with vulnerable adults you:
- understand your personal responsibility for protecting the vulnerable adults with whom you work
- are able to take appropriate action if there is any suggestion that a vulnerable person is being abused
- know what to do and can respond positively to any vulnerable adult who alleges or discloses that abuse is happening
- take steps to minimise opportunities for misunderstandings
Basic Principles
A vulnerable person’s safety and welfare is our first concern.
All vulnerable adults whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, racial origin, language and or religious belief have the right to be safe and protected from abuse of any kind.
- Any allegations and suspicions of abuse will always be taken seriously and acted upon quickly.
- All vulnerable adults are entitled to experience a healthy, safe environment without intentional harm being caused to or inflicted on them.
