Our Safeguarding Statement
Elborough Care Services is committed to preventing abuse and neglect of Adults or Children wherever possible, and responding robustly if it is found. All staff are trained in identifying and reporting signs of abuse or neglect
We will support and empower each adult to make choices, to have control over how they want to live their own lives by taking a Making Safeguarding Personal approach with all safeguarding concerns.
We are committed to providing safe effective care for all age groups of people from birth through to end of life. We provide care for children who have learning disabilities, mental health conditions, trauma related work and this transitions into adulthoold and work with vulnerable adults.
The purpose of this policy statement is:
- to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults who receive Elborough Care services from harm.
- to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection.
All of our staff undergo relevant safeguarding training pertinent to their role and level of safeguarding responsibilities. Safeguarding is everyone’s business.
We have a proactive approach to safeguarding and work in partnership with Local Area Safeguarding Boards and Local Authority Designated Officers (LADO)
This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of [name of group/organisation], including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and students.
Legal framework
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in England. Please note that Elborough’s Child Protection Policy and Adult Safeguarding Policies are available upon request.
We believe that: children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind
We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.
These are aligned to our company values of Caring, Collaborative and Community.