Pillar Kincardine Policy  -  Protecting Vulnerable People   -  Revised version adopted 14 December 2010

Protecting Vulnerable People

Pillar Kincardine aims to ensure that vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Adult Support and Protection Act (2007) are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with the organisation.  We recognize the lead role of our local Adult Protection Committee and will follow the Grampian interagency guidelines as they apply to Pillar.

In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised, and that there are procedures in place for reporting suspected or actual abuse. All paid and voluntary staff will therefore come into the organisation via the following.

Selection

• All applicants to our organisation will complete an application form.
• Short listed applicants will be asked to attend for interview.
• People attending for interview will be asked to provide proof of identification such as a photo driving licence or passport.
• Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide references and these will always be taken up prior to confirmation of an appointment.

Screening

• Where relevant to the post the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure.
• Disclosures will be requested prior to the applicant taking up post.

Training

• The successful applicant will receive induction training, which will give an overview of the organisation and ensure they know its purpose, values, services and structure.
• Relevant training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis, and will cover information about their role, and opportunities for practising skills needed for their work.
• Training on specific areas such as health & safety procedures, identifying and reporting abuse, and confidentiality will be given as a priority to new staff and volunteers, and will be regularly reviewed.

Reporting Suspected or Actual Abuse

• Where it is suspected that a member of Pillar Kincardine is being abused in any way by a member of staff or a volunteer this will be reported to the appropriate authority without reasonable delay.

Supervision and Review

• All staff and volunteers will have a designated supervisor who will provide regular feedback and support.
• Every member of staff and volunteer will attend an annual review, where their performance, skills, motivation and expectations will be discussed. Annual reviews will be minuted and copies made available to the member of staff/volunteer.

Pillar will ensure that all staff and volunteers involved in recruitment, training and supervision are aware of this policy, and have received appropriate training and support to ensure its full implementation

Pillar Kincardine Policy  -  Protecting Vulnerable People   -  Revised version adopted 14 December 2010