1. SAFEGUARDING

2. Aims of this Presentation
By the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
Define what safeguarding is and recognise an adult who may be vulnerable to being abused.
Recognise evidence and indicators of abuse.
Explain the Prevent Strategy.
Explain how to report concerns about abuse using the appropriate systems.
Outline Seetec’s Safeguarding structure and reporting process.

3. What is Safeguarding?
A set of proactive policies, practices and procedures, grounded in law, policy and values, that aims to keep children, young people and adults safe from a wide range of potential harm.

4. Safeguarding In Practice
Working Together
The Service User
Emotional and behavioural development
Family and social relationships
Own self-awareness
Guidance and boundaries
Stability
Health
The Organisation
Leadership and Management
Policies and procedures
Safer recruitment
Induction and CPD
All staff know and understand responsibilities
A culture of vigilance
Safeguarding In Practice
External Agencies
Clear identification of related agencies
Knowing when and how to refer
Clear understanding of all communication protocols
Local Safeguarding Boards (LSB)
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
The Employer
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Knows who to contact and how
Has explicit guidance
Mirrors provider’s own practice

5. Who is a Vulnerable Adult?
“Aged 18 or over, receives or may need community care services because of a disability, age or illness, and who is or may be unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation.” National Health Service
To Clarify:
Is a Substance Misuser
Is in an Abusive Relationship
Has Physical Disability
Has Learning Disabilities
Is Homeless
Suffers from Mental Illness
Is Elderly or Frail

6. Types of Abuse
Adults at risk may be abused in a number of ways within the same relationship, setting or incident. This can include:
Physical
Emotional
Neglect
Financial
Sexual
Discriminatory
Psychological

7. Contest Strategy
Contest
Protect
Prepare
Pursue
Prevent

8. Prevent Strategy
There are many factors associated with a person who becomes vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism, these include:
Peer pressure.
Influence from other people.
The internet.
Bullying.
Crime and anti-social behaviour.
Family tensions.
Race of hate crime.
Lack of self-esteem and identify.
Personal or political grievances.

9. Prevent Strategy Prevent is about:
Safeguarding vulnerable individuals who are a learner/client at Seetec.
Supporting and protecting those people that might be susceptible to radicalisation.
Supporting and redirecting them with the help of multi-agency input.
Prevent is NOT about criminalising individuals.
All ‘Prevent’ concerns should be escalated as a matter of urgency to the Designated Safeguarding Officer, who will inform the Prevent Coordinator.

10. Safeguarding in Practice
The 5 R’s
Safeguarding in Practice
Recognise
Reassure
Respond
Record
Refer to Safeguarding
Officer

11. Safeguarding Organisation Chart
Sean Purcell
Board Officer
Sean Purcell
Interim Designated Officer
Maggie Jones
Nominated Officer
North West, West Midlands, Bristol
Lynda Howe
Nominated Officer
Corporate Services
Terry Norris
Nominated Officer
East of England, London
Vacancy
Number 2 Nominated Officer
Kent, Surrey, Sussex
Jenny Sullivan
Number 2 Nominated Officer
North West, West Midlands
Lesley Hicks
Number 2 Nominated Officer
Corporate Services
Damon Parker
Number 2 Nominated Officer
East of England
Nicholas Cole
Number 2 Nominated Officer
London
Centre Managers
Safeguarding Champions
Team Leaders
Number 2 Safeguarding Champions

12. Reporting a Safeguarding Issue

13. Signposting Referring a customer to a trained professional.
A suitable complementary provision
Community groups, government agencies and private providers.
Details at libraries, CAB offices, GP surgeries, hospitals, community centres, internet etc.
GP’S / Surgeries
Encourage them to seek advice

14. Area’s to Signpost to: Below are examples to use for signposting:
Drugs & Alcohol
NHS Direct
Frank
OCD Action
Release
Samaritans
Housing
C.A.L.M (preventing male suicide)
Shelter
TESS (preventing self-harm for females aged up to 25)
Citizens Advice Bureau
Money
Beat (eating disorders)
Money Advice Service
National Debt Helpline
Crime & Safety
Rape Crisis
Victim Support
Women’s Aid
Mental Health
Anxiety UK
Mind
If an accident arises in centre, call the emergency services number (999) immediately or the non-emergency number (101) for advice.

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16. Safeguarding Code of Behaviour
You should:
Know and understand what safeguarding is
Be aware of the Safeguarding reporting procedures
Act with discretion and professionalism
Act without delay
You should not:
Keep a disclosure confidential
Spend excessive amounts of time alone with young people or vulnerable adults away from others
Take young people or vulnerable adults on short car journeys
Meet young people/vulnerable adults outside of the work environment
Initiate or engage in sexually provocative conversations or activity (even in fun)

17. What should you do if you are accused of abuse?
Contact your Line Manager/Senior Manager for guidance and advice immediately.
Complete a record of the accusation and actions and forward it to the Safeguarding nominated person or designated staff in your region.

18. Plenary You should now be able to:
Define what safeguarding is and recognise an adult who may be vulnerable to being abused.
Recognise evidence and indicators of abuse.
Explain the Prevent Strategy.
Explain how to report concerns about abuse using the appropriate systems.
Outline Seetec’s Safeguarding structure and reporting process.

19. Thank You for watching
Any questions?