Learner Name: Latifat Ajose-Adebara Workplace: Kennet Way.

L2 Unit 201 – Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings.

1.1 Explain the term safeguarding.

Safeguarding refers to a series of measures and actions aimed at enhancing the well-being of vulnerable individuals such as children, young adults, and those at risk. The objective is to protect them from abuse, neglect, and harm by ensuring a secure environment and taking all essential steps to prevent maltreatment.

1.2 Explain your role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals.

As a diligent care worker, my responsibility in safeguarding entails keenly observing and promptly reporting any indications of mistreatment or disregard, upholding the safeguarding protocols and procedures …show more content…
Follow the guidelines or organizational procedures for reporting, follow-up, and documentation.

3.3 Identify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preserved.

Do not remove anything from the scene or clean up, wash clothes or bedding. Document observations and maintain confidentiality.

4.1 Identify relevant legislation, national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse. Legislations: • The Care Act of 2014 • The Children Act 1989 and The Children Act 2004 • The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 • The Mental Capacity Act 2005 • The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 • The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

National Policies: Working Together to Safeguard Children: An inter-agency guide to safeguarding children. No Secrets: A multi-agency guide on protecting vulnerable adults from abuse. Safeguarding Adults: Provides a guide to healthcare practitioners on safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

Local Systems: • Local Safeguarding Adult and Children Board: They develop local safeguarding policies based on national legislation. Safeguarding Partnerships: set up by local authorities, police, and the clinical commission to safeguard