The enquiry may involve a wide range of activities depending on the circumstances. It will include interviewing people who have witnessed or been involved in the incident. It might also involve reviewing records or policies and procedures. Sometimes other enquiries will also be needed under other procedures.
What happens in a safeguarding enquiry?
A Safeguarding Enquiry
The purpose of the safeguarding enquiry is to establish with the adult and / or their representative(s) what action, if any, is required in relation to the concern and who should take such action. The first priority should always be to ensure the safety and well-being of the adult.
What is a formal safeguarding enquiry?
Definition. A formal adult safeguarding enquiry (Care Act s42) is the range of actions undertaken or instigated by the Local Authority in response to an abuse or neglect concern in relation to an adult with care and support needs who is unable to protect themselves from the abuse or neglect or the risk of it.
What are the stages of safeguarding adults enquiry process?
6. Process
- 6.1 Acting to protect the adult and deal with immediate needs.
- 6.2 Responding to an adult who is making a disclosure.
- 6.3 Reporting to line manager.
- 6.4 Taking immediate management action to identify and address the risk.
- 6.5 Supporting immediate needs.
- 6.6 Speaking to the adult.
- 6.7 Recording.
What is a s42 safeguarding enquiry?
A section 42 enquiry relates to the duty of the Local Authority to make enquiries, or have others do so, if an adult may be at risk of abuse or neglect. This happens whether or not the authority is providing any care and support services to that adult.
What is the 3 point test for safeguarding?
Does the individual recognise that there is a problem? Are they able to identify and communicate this to another trusted person? Can they say no; or act to stop the situation. Is another individual pressurising them to do something against their will; or to act in a way that is detrimental to their wellbeing.
How long should a safeguarding investigation take?
That depends on how complicated it is, how many people are involved and how quickly people give us information. We try to finish an investigation within 14 weeks.
What is a Section 47 enquiry?
A Section 47 Enquiry might also be referred to as a Child Protection enquiry, a Child Protection Investigation, or an S47. These investigations are carried out to assess if there is the risk of significant harm to a child (or children).
What is the key question all practitioners should ask if they have safeguarding concerns?
All practitioners should make sure they are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, that they question the behaviour of children and parents/carers and don’t necessarily take what they are told at face value.
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding adults?
What are the six principles of safeguarding?
- Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent.
- Prevention. It is better to take action before harm occurs.
- Proportionality. The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
- Protection.
- Partnership.
- Accountability.
Who can carry out a Section 42 enquiry?
If a S42 enquiry is required, the Social Worker/Senior Practitioner should complete the S42 enquiry request. The worker will task Business Services to complete the tracking form, which will record the date the S42 enquiry request was sent out, with the timescale for its return.
When can you raise a safeguarding concern without consent?
Emergency or life-threatening situations may warrant the sharing of relevant information with the relevant emergency services without consent. The law does not prevent the sharing of sensitive, personal information within organisations.
What are the criteria that needs to be met for safeguarding to apply?
For a safeguarding response to be required under the Care Act 2014, the person has to meet the usual three criteria: having care and support needs. experiencing (or being at risk of) abuse or neglect. being unable to protect themselves because of those needs.
What is a safeguarding concern in adults only?
What is an adult safeguarding concern? An adult safeguarding concern is any worry about an adult who has or appears to have care and support needs, that they may be subject to, or may be at risk of, abuse and neglect and may be unable to protect themselves against this.
What happens when there a safeguarding issue?
What Happens After a Report. If you’ve called a protection agency or the police, they will take your report and act on it accordingly. If you’ve given your report to a DSL, they may simply contact a further authority while making sure the head of your organisation is aware of the issue.
What is a low level safeguarding concern?
A low-level concern is any concern that an adult has acted in a way that: is inconsistent with the staff code of conduct, including inappropriate conduct outside of work. doesn’t meet the threshold of harm or is not considered serious enough for the school or college to refer to the local authority.
Investigations usually take about six months. The process may take longer depending on the availability of relevant information, or if an investigation is put on hold.
What Social Services Cannot Do. Social services cannot remove your child from your home without an order by the court, your consent, or a Police Protection Order. Additionally, social services cannot decide what will happen to your child or place your child in permanent foster care without a court’s decision.
What are the 4 things you should do if you have any safeguarding concerns?
Remain calm and reassure the person that they have done the right thing by speaking up. Listen carefully and give the person time to speak. Explain that only the professionals who need to know will be informed, but never promise confidentiality. Act immediately, and do not try to address the issue yourself.
What are the 4 key aspects of safeguarding?
Four of the six safeguarding principles, The Four P’s-Partnership, Prevention, Proportionality and Protection. We throw these principles around in our daily safeguarding speak but what do they actually mean in relation to adult safeguarding? It is better to take action before harm occurs.
What are some examples of being vulnerable?
Examples of Vulnerability
- Taking chances that might lead to rejection.
- Talking about mistakes you have made.
- Sharing personal information that you normally keep private.
- Feeling difficult emotions such as shame, grief, or fear.
- Reconnecting with someone you have fallen out with.
What are the 3 parts of safeguarding?
What is safeguarding?
- protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
- preventing harm to children’s health or development.
- ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
- taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.
Who can raise safeguarding alert?
A Safeguarding Alert can however be made by any person. It might be made by the person who is at risk, a friend or family member, a member of the public, a paid carer, a volunteer or anyone else. Making a Safeguarding Alert just means reporting the concerns to be addressed within the safeguarding procedures.
How do you respond to a safeguarding concern?
Any individual or agency can respond to an adult safeguarding concern raised about an adult. This can include reporting the concern and seeking support to protect individuals from any immediate risk of harm (e.g. by contacting the police or emergency services).
Family Social Workers support individuals and their families through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. Their role is to help improve outcomes in people’s lives.
What are the limits on these powers: The Scie guidance makes clear that the section 115 power does not allow for forced entry, though refusal of entry could constitute an offence under section 129 of the act. Neither power applies to people who do not have a mental disorder, as defined by section 1 of the MHA.
What are safeguarding Offences?
psychological abuse or hate crime; wilful neglect; unlawful imprisonment; theft and fraud; certain forms of discrimination.
A helpline counsellor will listen to your concerns and ask you any questions they might have. This helps make sure they understand the information you’re sharing, assess the situation, offer advice and make decisions about the next steps to take. They’ll also explain how you can remain anonymous.
Who is legally responsible for safeguarding Enquiries?
4.2 Who should carry out the enquiry? The local authority has legal responsibility for the enquiry, but it may involve other agencies, depending on the facts of the case and the seriousness of the allegations. Usually, a social worker leads an enquiry, although it can involve someone else.
What are the signs of safeguarding?
Signs and indicators
- Low self-esteem.
- Feeling that the abuse is their fault when it is not.
- Physical evidence of violence such as bruising, cuts, broken bones.
- Verbal abuse and humiliation in front of others.
- Fear of outside intervention.
- Damage to home or property.
- Isolation – not seeing friends and family.
What is the definition of peer on peer abuse?
Peer-on-peer abuse is sexual, emotional or physical abuse that happens between children of a similar age or stage of development. It can happen between any number of children, and can affect any age group (Department for Education (DfE), 2021).
Aside from food, water, and shelter, kids also need to have fun. The social worker will look for some toys, or other items that belong to your kids. Don’t panic if your children’s room is a little messy, the social worker is only making sure they have a livable space in your home.
What triggers a section 47?
Section 47 Thresholds and the Multi Agency Assessment
There is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm in the form of physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect; Following an EPO or the use of Police Powers of protection is initiated.
What is the most common reason for a child protection plan?
Emotional abuse and neglect remain top reasons children are within the child protection system.
This is an early stage where a Social Worker is allocated. There will be statutory visits by the Social Worker every 4 weeks. These can be announced and unannounced visits. There will be Child in Need meetings where the parents must agree to certain things which are made into a safety plan.
What is considered an unsafe environment for a child UK?
Understanding What Is A Truly Unsafe Environment
An unsafe environment that poses threats for your children and are instances where a court will step-in include: Physical abuse to intentionally harm the child’s body or mind. Neglecting the child by failing to give them what he/she needs.
What is a Section 17 Safeguarding?
Section 17 of the Act places a general duty on all local authorities to ‘safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need. ‘ Basically, a ‘child in need’ is a child who needs additional support from the local authority to meet their potential.
What is the key question all practitioners should ask if they have safeguarding concerns?
All practitioners should make sure they are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, that they question the behaviour of children and parents/carers and don’t necessarily take what they are told at face value.
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding?
What are the six principles of safeguarding?
- Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent.
- Prevention. It is better to take action before harm occurs.
- Proportionality. The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
- Protection.
- Partnership.
- Accountability.
What are the 5 Rs in safeguarding?
What are the 5 Rs of safeguarding?
- Recognise.
- Respond.
- Report.
- Record.
- Refer.