Understanding safegaurding of children and young people
Unit 16 Understanding Safeguarding of Children & young people LOG 3
1.1 Unit 16 & 2.2 & Unit 14 AC 2.3 I have written the policy and procedure for Safeguarding Adults and Children (see log 3a) which demonstrates my knowledge of procedures.
In terms of the safeguarding policies procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people, this commences at the recruitment stage. We check out at interview if the applicant has any gaps in employment and if they have any convictions. All staff undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure check to ensure they are suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children. Applicants working with children will also undergo a POCA check and adults undergo a POVA first check. Two references are sought for all applicants. Applicants must have a satisfactory CRB and 2 references before they commence working although they can work with a second member of staff until checks are carried out ( adults only). If someone has a conviction this does not bar them from employment but the nature of the conviction would be considered and a decision made as to whether to employ the individual. All staff undergo training in safeguarding adults during their induction and then every 2 years. All staff undergo training in children & Young people within 12 months of employment whether or not they work with children and young people. Our staff supervisions process is conducted every 3 months and safeguarding and health and safety is a standard agenda item which gives staff the opportunity to discuss any concerns. All staff are inducted into company procedures are aware of the need to report any concerns immediately to their supervisor. Safeguarding does not just include abuse but also health and safety concerns and changes in needs and condition. Staff are trained in the need to report any changes in clients conditions as soon as possible. Other policies include the health and safety policy, reporting of accidents and incidents, and
1.1 Unit 16 & 2.2 & Unit 14 AC 2.3 I have written the policy and procedure for Safeguarding Adults and Children (see log 3a) which demonstrates my knowledge of procedures.
In terms of the safeguarding policies procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people, this commences at the recruitment stage. We check out at interview if the applicant has any gaps in employment and if they have any convictions. All staff undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure check to ensure they are suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children. Applicants working with children will also undergo a POCA check and adults undergo a POVA first check. Two references are sought for all applicants. Applicants must have a satisfactory CRB and 2 references before they commence working although they can work with a second member of staff until checks are carried out ( adults only). If someone has a conviction this does not bar them from employment but the nature of the conviction would be considered and a decision made as to whether to employ the individual. All staff undergo training in safeguarding adults during their induction and then every 2 years. All staff undergo training in children & Young people within 12 months of employment whether or not they work with children and young people. Our staff supervisions process is conducted every 3 months and safeguarding and health and safety is a standard agenda item which gives staff the opportunity to discuss any concerns. All staff are inducted into company procedures are aware of the need to report any concerns immediately to their supervisor. Safeguarding does not just include abuse but also health and safety concerns and changes in needs and condition. Staff are trained in the need to report any changes in clients conditions as soon as possible. Other policies include the health and safety policy, reporting of accidents and incidents, and