6. Safeguarding Children, Families and Vulnerable People

Organisations facilitating activities through this Grant are required to:

• Deliver safeguarding practices in line with local inter-agency Safeguarding Policies, Procedures, Guidance and Standards as determined by the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children’s Board

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding responsibilities pertaining to children and vulnerable adults, and for this to be appropriately reflected within written Policies, Procedures and Guidance

• Ensure the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead has completed at least SSCB Level 3 Safeguarding Training after the initial 2 years as Designated Safeguarding Lead at Level 2

• Ensure all other staff (including volunteers) have completed a minimum of SSCB Level 1 Safeguarding Training which is kept up to date in line with SSCB guidelines and that Designated Safeguarding Leads should have refreshed at least Level 3 every following 2 years

• Have a written Recruitment and Selection policy and procedure which is fully compliant with ‘Safer Recruitment’ principles and recommendations and reflects an embedded commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• Have a written Policy in relation to the employment of ex-offenders including the assessment of positive DBS disclosures

• Seek to ensure that at least one member of any interview panel has successfully undertaken Safer Recruitment Training

• Ensure it only recruits and deploys staff (including volunteers) that have been subject to an Enhanced DBS check and can demonstrate this has been completed by the employing organisation and ensure future compliance with any requirements introduced by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• Maintain a current record of all staff and volunteers Enhanced DBS information including the issue date, number and counter signatory body

• Report in a timely manner any safeguarding concerns to Staffordshire’s First Response Team

• Maintain a current record of all staff’s training and development

• Respect confidentiality of users unless there is a safeguarding concern

• Complete risk assessments for the service and promote safe practices during delivery

• Comply with the venues Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policies, Procedures and Guidance

• Complete relevant accident and injury records where necessary

• Ensure a lone working policy where applicable is implemented to ensure the welfare of staff

• Ensure that all staff and volunteers receive training and support in relation to inclusivity and accessibility