This policy is intended for all domiciliary care staff, including managers, caregivers, contractors, and volunteers. It ensures that every individual working in a domiciliary care environment understands their responsibility to safeguard children, especially those in vulnerable situations.

This safeguarding children when staff are on duty policy includes:

• Safeguarding principles - Establishes protocols for protecting children from abuse while staff are on duty.

• Roles and responsibilities - Defines staff and manager, as well as safeguarding lead responsibilities for child protection.

• Reporting procedures - Guides staff on how to report suspected abuse or neglect.

• Emergency response - Provides steps to take in case of immediate child protection concerns.

• Police and local authority involvement - Outlines the processes for involving authorities in suspected cases of abuse.

• Staff education - Ensures staff are equipped with the knowledge and training to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues.

• Documentation and confidentiality - Ensures proper documentation of incidents while maintaining confidentiality.
  

This policy is essential to safeguarding children who may be at risk while domiciliary care staff are working in their homes. By providing clear procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to child abuse or neglect, the policy ensures compliance with legal requirements. It demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to the safety and well-being of children. It also supports a proactive approach to child protection, promoting trust and safety in the care environment.

The features and benefits of safeguarding children when staff are on duty are:

• Time-saving - Fully customisable in Microsoft Word, allowing easy adaptation to your organisation’s needs.

• Always current - Regular updates ensure the policy remains compliant with the latest legislation and best practice guidelines.

• Professional quality - Developed by experts to provide a precise and reliable framework for safeguarding children.

• Customisable for your needs - Tailor the policy to fit your organisation’s specific safeguarding requirements and branding based on your own risk assessment.

• Audit-ready - Designed to help you stay compliant with safeguarding inspections and reporting requirements.

• Comprehensive coverage - Covers all aspects of safeguarding children, from recognising abuse to managing incidents and training staff.
  

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