The purpose and scope of this policy statement
The purpose of this policy statement is:
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To
protect adults who receive LEAPS services from harm
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To
provide committee and group members with the overarching principles that guide
our approach to adult safeguarding
This policy applies to anyone representing LEAPS, including volunteers, Committee members, and group members.
Legal framework
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy, and guidance that seeks to protect adults in England.
Supporting documents
This policy statement should be read alongside our organisational policies, procedures, guidance, and other related documents, including:
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LEAPS
Constitution
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LEAPS
We believe that:
·
Adults
should never experience abuse of any kind
·
We
all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of adults, to keep them safe
and to practice in a way that protects them
We recognise that:
·
The
welfare of vulnerable adults is paramount in all the work LEAPS do and in all
the decisions we take
·
All
adults, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual
orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse
·
Some
adults are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous
experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs, or other issues
·
Working
in partnership with vulnerable adults and other agencies is essential in
promoting adult’s welfare
We will seek to keep adults safe by:
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Valuing,
listening to, and respecting them
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Appointing
a nominated LEAPS Safeguarding Lead
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Adopting
adult protection and safeguarding best practice through our policies,
procedures and Code of Ethics and Conduct
·
Providing
effective guidance for group members through supervision, support, training,
and quality assurance measures so that all group members know about and follow our
policies, procedures and behaviour codes confidently and competently
·
Recruiting
and selecting Committee members safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
·
Recording,
storing, and using information professionally and securely, in line with data
protection legislation and guidance
·
Sharing
information about safeguarding and good practice with group members via leaflets,
posters, group work, and one-to-one discussions
·
Making
sure that vulnerable adults know where to go for help if they have a concern
·
Using
our safeguarding adult protection procedures to share concerns and relevant
information with agencies who need to know, and involving carers where
appropriate
·
Using
our procedures to manage any allegations against Committee members and group
members appropriately
·
Creating
and maintaining an anti-bullying environment
·
Ensuring
that we provide a safe physical environment for our group and Committee members
by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory
guidance
·
Building
a safeguarding culture where Committee and group members treat each other with
respect and are comfortable about sharing concerns
Contact details:
Nominated Safeguarding Lead:
Name: Aimee Wilson
Phone/email: aimeewilson@live.co.uk
This policy statement came into force
on 06/05/2020
We are committed to reviewing our
policy and good practice annually
Signed: a. wilson
Date: 06/05/2020
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