Definitions and Terms Flashcards
what does the term a duty of care mean?
to ensure the safety or wellbeing of others
what is the definition of safeguarding?
protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect
what is the definition of abuse?
a deliberate or intended injury to another person or way of treating an individual so as to cause them harm
what is the definition of whistleblowing?
reporting a concern about a wrongdoing within a workplace or social care setting
what is meant by the term lone working?
an employee who works by themselves with no contact or direct supervision
give 2 responsibilities of a lone worker
1) undertake training
2) have awareness on surroundings
name the 6 main types of abuse
1) physical
2) psychological
3) institutional
4) financial
5) sexual
6) neglect
give 3 reasons why an individual may not recognise that they have been / are being abused or exploited?
1) may think abuse is normal
2) may lack the mental capacity or social awareness to realise
3) may fear reporting the abuse in case they are separated from a family member
name 2 job roles that have to investigate reports of child abuse
1) police officers
2) child protection agency
name 1 that has been put in place to prevent abuse happening to children
referral - a way of reporting children who are believed to be / are being abused
name 1 that has been put in place to prevent abuse happening to adults
the care act - a way of protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect
name 1 service that can support adults who have been abused
counselling e.g. CAMHS
what does confidentiality mean in terms of safeguarding?
keeping information secure and private as long as it doesn’t pose risk or harm to an individual
what does whistleblowing mean in terms of safeguarding?
reporting an incident to stop poor practise and abuse from happening
what does disclosure mean in terms of safeguarding?
a victim of abuse sharing about the abuse they have experienced
