Safeguarding Group B in person session

Overview
Group B practitioners work with people in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis.
This group includes practitioners who are or aren’t registered or regulated, and volunteers.
They’ll have a particular responsibility to the people they work with.
They’ll need a higher level of knowledge than people in group A because of how closely they work with people.

The people they work with may or may not have safeguarding concerns.
If there are safeguarding concerns, there’ll be a clear line of reporting in the organisation.
They’ll be aware of their responsibility to report concerns, both internally and directly to social services.

Memorable principles
– I am a key part of the safeguarding process.
– I know when, how and who to report to.
– I will make sure the individual’s voice is heard.

According to the standards, people in group B should know:
– legislation, national policies, and codes of conduct and professional practice about safeguarding
– how to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect
– the factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect
– how to report, respond and record concerns or allegations related to safeguarding.

Learning outcomes
They’ll already have completed group A learning.
At the end of a learning activity, they’ll:
– know the relevant legislation and policies, codes of conduct and professional practice that reflect their role in relation to safeguarding
– be able to describe how to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect
– know how to be curious when they witness or suspect abuse, harm or neglect, or if someone says they’re being abused
– be able to explain factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect
– know how, when and to whom to report different types of abuse, neglect and harm.