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Unit 7; Safeguarding > LO5; Understand working strategies + procedures for the safeguarding and protection of adults, young people + children > Flashcards

LO5; Understand working strategies + procedures for the safeguarding and protection of adults, young people + children Flashcards

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What are the main ways in which organisations can ensure safeguarding?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

The main ways for organisations to ensure safeguarding are:

  • having effective policies + procedures in place
  • using a multi agency approach
  • carrying out risk assessments
  • having an accessible complaints procedure
  • having a designated protection/safeguarding officer
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What is a policy?

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Policies:
- a written document where organisations set out the ways in which they deal w/ specific issues, including safeguarding

  • these then link to or include procedures which are set ways of doing something, e,g. reporting suspicions + disclosures of abuse
  • often, policies work together to ensure the care environment provide a good standard of care + protect individuals from harm
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What do policies that work to safeguard include?

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Policies that work to safeguard include:

  • safeguarding
  • confidentiality
  • data protection
  • risk assessment
  • disclosure + barring service
  • staff recruitment policy/training policy
  • complaints
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How can staff recruitment protect vulnerable people?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

Staff recruitment:
- having clear + effective recruitment procedures can help to ensure that unsuitable people aren’t employed to work w/ vulnerable people

  • must ensure that they have the qualifications, skills, values + behaviour that are compatible w/ working in care
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What are the different ways that staff recruitment can be done?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

There are a number of ways that this can be done, including:

> advertising posts + ensuring that the info includes a clear job description, where all qualifications, skills, etc. are there
should also explain to people the type of work they’ll be doing + who they’ll be working with, in terms of service user + other staff

> the application form by asking for info, such as declaration of convictions, qualifications + previous experience to carry out initial assessments as to whether someone’s suitable or not

> assessment centres usually take place before a final interview + applicants are asked to undertake a number of ‘tests’. some may be academic, e.g. maths
however, they’re used to assess your values + if they match the organisation’s culture + beliefs

> interviews; questions asked should establish if the applicant’s suitable for the job + interview process should be fair, e.g. asking the same questions

> references; organisations should always take up references from previous employers, schools, colleges + unis that verify the individual’s ability to do the job advertised
these should always be taken up before the person starts work

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What is a DBS check for staff recruitment?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

Staff recruitment - DBS Checks:
- alongside this, the backgrounds of all staff should be checked with the ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ (DBS Checking)

  • this service works closely with the police to keep an up-to-date record of convictions (meaning an individual isn’t suitable to work w/ vulnerable people
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When may a DBS check be needed?

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any job which includes working with vulnerable groups, including children

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Who can you ask for a DBS check?

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the organisation that the individual wants to work for, e.g. the employer

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How can you get a DBS check?

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the individual can apply online

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What do they look for when carrying out a DBS check?

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a check of their criminal record, showing details of all spent + unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands + final warnings held on central police records (apart from protected convictions + cautions)

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What does ‘Probationary period’ mean?

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  • when a person’s first employed by a setting, they may undertake a trial period of employment before their contract’s permanent
  • this allows the employer to assess the individual + make final judgements on whether they’re suitable
  • this can assist w/ safeguarding, as those unsuitable won’t be a permanent staff member
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What does ‘Induction’ mean?

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  • when a person starts employment in an health, social care + childcare setting, they must have an intro to the organisation + job role. should never start work w/o this
  • during this period, the worker will have sessions on the various organisational policies, incl. safeguarding. may be given initial training, as part of their induction
  • may have a period of time shadowing or buddying w/ a more experienced staff member
    new staff members could complete the Care Certificate (2014), as part of their induction, to ensure they had the skills + knowledge needed to work in health + social care settings
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What does ‘Appraisal’ mean?

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  • a process which the performance of staff is monitored as part of a formal process, where workers are supported by their managers
    will also reflect on their practices, acknowledge their strengths, weaknesses + produce a personal development plan for the future, based on identified weaknesses
  • can be beneficial to safeguarding, as it should bean opportunity to discuss issues w/ a staff member + support them in developing to become better at their job
  • can also help to identify the training needs of staff + usually takes place annually
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What does ‘Training’ mean?

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  • the ongoing training that staff receive whilst in the role + described ‘a range of learning activities through which health + care professionals maintain + develop throughout their career, to ensure that they retain their capacity to practise safely + effectively within their evolving scope of practice’
  • it’s important that workers are up to date in their training, as risks to vulnerable people change as society changes, e.g. the emergence on online grooming, cyberbullying
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What does ‘Supervision’ mean?

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  • supports the appraisal process, it’s how managers continually monitor the performance of staff
  • supervisions usually take place ever 1 to 3 months where the targets set in the appraisal can be assessed + support offered where necessary
  • poor performance can result in dismissal
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What does ‘Mentoring’ mean?

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  • linked to supervision, mentoring can assist workers to become better at their job, they can be coached + advised by more experienced staff, where knowledge + expertise can be shared
  • again, having better trained + supported staff can reduce the risk of abuse taking place
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What does ‘Continuing professional development’ mean?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

  • it’s important that all workers have the skills + knowledge to do their job correctly + involves an element of training, incl. safeguarding training. they’ll learn or be reminded about how to recognise the signs of abuse, dealing w/ a disclosure + reporting it
  • gov. guidelines state that all staff should have safeguarding training every 3 years, but designated officers should have it every 2
    this will keep them up to date w/ the latest safeguarding legislation + national/local guidelines
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How do risk assessments protect vulnerable people?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

Risk assessments:
- when planning how best to safeguard from abuse, it’s important that consideration is given to risks that may cause harm to a person + the action that could be taken to prevent them (a risk assessment)

  • involves identifying, managing, recording + reviewing risks that have the potential to cause a person harm
    this then contributes to reducing the likelihood of abuse occurring + gives those in the setting guidance about how to respond to when harm does occur
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Why are risk assessments important?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

They’re important because:
- maintain the health + safety of those working for the service + the user

  • ensures that there are adequate safety measures in place, to reduce the risk of harm, e.g. safety locks on doors + restrictive entry system
  • can be updated + amended as necessary, e.g. if there’s a new user w/ additional/different needs
  • if incidents do occur, they’re reported + reviewed, so action can be taken to prevent them from happening again again
    therefore, reducing the risk of harm
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What is a ‘Multi-agency approach’?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

  • refers to a number of agencies + professionals working together to meet the needs + safeguard vulnerable people
  • this approach means that agencies, e.g. social care, health, youth services + police can all share info that can ensure the safety of the individuals being looked after
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How can a Multi-agency approach help?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

A multi-agency approach can help by;
- ensure any concerns are identified + reported early

  • ensure professionals + agencies who may have different insights + different info share this, so they can work together effectively to reduce the risk + prevent harm
  • workers develop a better insight + knowledge of the info, so they can work together to protect them
  • ensure professionals + agencies work in a consistent way when trying to safeguard vulnerable individuals
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What is an ‘Accessible complaints procedure’?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

  • it’s important that settings have an accessible complaints procedure in place so, that they can raise any concerns they have about the care provided by services
  • also, it’s important that those who may find complaining difficult have access to support, e.g. PALS (Patient Advice and Laison Service) in the NHS
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Why is it important that service users can complain?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

It’s important that people are able to complain because:
- it builds mutual trust + respect where individuals take an active role and have a voice in the care they receive

  • when complaints are raised + addressed, poor care + abuse can be dealt w/ swiftly
  • having an open policy that can be accessed by all, will mean that people are more likely to raise concerns and/or report abuse
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What is a ‘Designated protection officer’ or ‘Child protection officer’?

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  • health, social + childcare environments are required to have a designated protection officer(s) to whom all suspicions + abuse disclosures are reported
  • they also provide info + support to staff who have suspicions or are disclosed
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Why is it important to have a DPO/CPO?

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LO5; Working strategies + procedures for adults, young people + children

It’s important to have a DPO/CPO in place so that there’s:
- a clear lead on safeguarding within organisations

  • suspicions + disclosures are dealt w/ in a consistent manner following policies + procedures
  • they’re able to share the knowledge + expertise w/ other staff which may form part of their CPD
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LO5 - Staff recruitment; Past Exam Questions

Explain how each of the following could help to safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse

  • Designated protection officer

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  • Risk assessments

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  • Accessible complaints procedures

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  • Designated protection officer:

> helps provide info + support to staff and users so that abuse can be investigated/disclosures can be acted upon

  • Risk assessments:

> helps to avoid potential risks that may cause abuse/harm to other users and suggest actions that can be taken to prevent harm

> identification + action on risks
reviewing risks
managing + recording
potential risks

  • Accessible complaints procedures:

> enables individuals to openly + easily raise concerns and discuss complaints, helping to prevent abuse

> helps to promote a trusting environment and relationship

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Staff recruitment, training policies + using the disclosure and barring service can help social care providers safeguard adults from abuse

Identify two other policies and describe a different way it can help protect adults from abuse

Policy 1:

How this policy can help to protect adults from abuse:

Policy 2:

How this policy can help to protect adults from abuse:

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Policy 1: designated protection officer (designated safeguarding lead)

How this policy can help to protect adults from abuse:
DSL is responsible for keeping staff up to date with all relevant info about safeguarding
They’re qualified and will know what to do if consulted, they can also support staff + service users

Policy 2: confidentiality policy

How this policy can help to protect adults from abuse:
This policy ensures info about service users is kept secure + meets the requirements of the Data Protection Act
Therefore, safeguarding the adults from abuse, e.g. blackmail

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LO5 - Using strategies to minimise abuse; Past Exam Questions

Explain how each of the following can help workers to minimise the risk of abuse in social care settings:

  • effective recording keeping
  • continuing professional development
  • teaching personal safety

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  • Effective record keeping:

> recording info objectively/effectively record keeping - important for audit trail + future use of records
helps ensure trends/signs of abuse are recognised

> audit trail - allows others/organisations to check procedures to protect users are in place + being followed

> protects users + staff from mistakes/miscommunication that could lead to abuse/allegation of abuse

> helps in staff change over - staff can see the current situation/condition of users + what help is required

  • Continuing professional development:

> equips staff w/ current knowledge of up-to-date practices in safeguarding + protecting individuals

> staff able to practise safely + legally - helping to protect users from risk of abuse

> trains staff in ways to identify when users may be at risk of abuse/being abused

> staff know how to minimise risk of abuse + develop and share new ways to reduce risks

> awareness of reporting procedures

  • Teaching personal safety (may be linked to staff)

> enabling users to understand/raise awareness + have the skills to care for themselves + their own well-being
more confident in protecting themselves/resilient to unfair practice/intimidation

> will give users a sense of ownership + empowerment, so more confident + resilient in being able to challenge others

> should be more confident in how to protect themselves from abuse

> users able to take risks in a suitable + assessed way
not restricted from situations where any risk may occur/aware how to manage risks

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Explain how each of the following could be used to safeguard users from abuse

Having a multi-agency approach

Accessible complaints procedures

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Having a multi-agency approach:

  • ensures all concerns linked to safeguarding are identified early + reported
  • ensures professionals + agencies that may offer different views + have a range of experiences can come together in the best interests of the users + their families
  • sharing of info to reduce risk
  • building trust w/ service users
  • provides a range of support + secure services for users
  • different points of view to give greater efficiency
  • holistic; all aspects are covered

Accessible complaints procedures:

  • enables individuals + others who work in and visit services to openly raise + discuss concerns
  • promotes an open environment + trust
  • accessibility allows all to complain/raise concerns
  • encourages others to raise concerns
  • empowers providers/users
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Referring to safeguarding polices can help guide service providers on what actions to take when they suspect abuse has taken place

Describe three actions service providers on what they suspect abuse

Action 1

Action 2

Action 3

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Example actions:

  • report/duty to report e.g. to line manager/professionals
  • recording info accurately/effective record keeping; important for audit trail + future use of records
  • maintain confidentiality; need to know basis; ensures no other info is leaked
  • report to other agencies appropriately e.g. local council/police/social services
  • use policies to check procedures
  • offer/take to place of safety
  • comfort individual
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LO5 - Using strategies to minimise abuse; Past Exam Questions

Analyse how the following two policies could protect 16-year-old students from the risk of abuse during work experience

  • Confidentiality policy
  • Safeguarding policy

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LO5 - Using strategies to minimise abuse; Past Exam Questions

Confidentiality policy:

  • helps ensure private info kept safe/on a need to know basis
  • students + placement may have the access to DOB, addresses, contact details, etc
    should be kept safe/secure
  • students will be informed about info that should remain confidential when on work experience
  • informs students about processes/procedures to follow
  • students know what to do in the case of a breach
  • protects students from risk of complaints/accusations

Safeguarding policy:

  • protects students from risk of complaints/accusations; know how to behave at a placement
  • records contact info in cases of emergencies/concerns
  • ensures placements are safe for students to attend e.g. risk assessments, standards maintain
  • ensures staff + students are identifiable
  • ensures any disclosures are known by the placements
  • individual needs of students known by placement
  • students + placements know what standards to maintain

Unit 7; Safeguarding (7 decks)

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