Hello all
We have been working on an aide memoir with regard to appropriate behaviour when working with young people and vulnerable adults.
These guidelines apply to children below the age of 18 and includes people aged 19+ with special needs.
Every child or vulnerable adult deserves to be happy and secure in their activities. Unfortunately, sometimes people may pose a risk to children or vulnerable adults and may wish to harm them. It is therefore the duty of every organisation to put in place safeguards to protect the children, young people or vulnerable adults with whom they work.
In addition, organisations will want to consider how to avoid putting their workers in positions where abuse might be alleged, and to ensure that all workers know exactly what to do should abuse be suspected. The emphasis has widened in recent years to not only protect the vulnerable from abuse and neglect but to actively promote the welfare of children and young people - not just to protect but to safeguard.
For all organisations working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, it is essential to carefully consider safeguarding both vulnerable people and the staff who have responsibility for them. Such organisations should draw up a safeguarding policy. Alongside this there should be a set of procedures to put what is intended into practice.
It is the responsibility of all such organisations to continually review and monitor their safeguarding policy and procedures, gaining further advice and information wherever possible. All of your employees should be aware of your policy and procedures in order to understand their individual responsibilities and help promote best practice.
The information provided is by no means an exhaustive list but we hope it will provide useful guidance on some of the issues which may need to to be considered in your dealings with young people and vulnerable adults…
Download Appropriate Behaviour Guidelines for Employers
If, in your judgement, any protection issues arise in respect to any of our students, please contact us on 01933 358492.
