2.2: Safeguarding

Question 1

What is the need for adult safeguarding?

Answer 1

• To ensure individuals rights to live free from abuse and neglect are protected

Question 2

What is the need for safeguarding for children?

Answer 2

• To protect children from maltreatment
• To prevent impairment of children’s health and development
• Provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable children to have best outcomes

Question 3

What is the Disclosure and Barring Service?

Answer 3

• Works with police to help safeguard adults and children
• Prevents unsuitable people working with vulnerable adults and children

Question 4

What is a standard DBS check?

Answer 4

• Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings

Question 5

What is an Enhanced DBS check?

Answer 5

• Includes the same as standard check and any additional information held by local police considered relevant to role being applied for