LO5 Following Policies and Procedures

Question 1

What is a DBS check

Answer 1

The disclosure and barring scheme check is when service providers are able to decide whether to employ an individual based on criminal background and identify if they’re suitable to work with vulnerable people

Question 2

Why is staff training needed

Answer 2

So workers are able to respond quickly and correctly to different situations
Able to develop the skills to reduce abuse happening
Able to recognise who is eligible to work with vulnerable people by following the regulations properly and regularly

Question 3

What is the meaning of a multi agency approach

Answer 3

Being able to work in partnership by enhancing the communication between professionals and other services holistically
Able to spot patterns of areas to concerns and able to share different information that may be relative to other services

Question 4

Why are risk assessments needed

Answer 4

To be able to help identify and record potential risks
Provides further support and guidance for the professional when doing their role
Come up with ways and solutions to prevent

Question 5

Why is having an accessible complaints procedure beneficial

Answer 5

Able to give guidance on who or where to go to
Includes contacts to whistleblow
Encourages staff and the work place to make chenges

Question 6

Name examples of policies and procedures

Answer 6

Safeguarding
First aid
Manual handling
Risk assessments
Complaints procedures
DBS
Staff training
Food and hygiene