Safeguarding Adults Policy Statement
This policy sets out The Kairos Project’s expected practices and behaviours that demonstrate its commitment to Associates, people they work with, and each person’s sense of self and safety. The Kairos Project (Kairos) acknowledges its duty to act appropriately to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse or inappropriate behaviour.
The policy and procedures are in place so that Associates, Volunteers, Service users and the leaders of Kairos can work to prevent abuse and know what to do in the event of abuse.
The Policy Statement and Procedures have been drawn up in order to enable The Kairos Project to:
- promote good practice and work in a way that can prevent harm, abuse, coercion or inappropriate behaviour occurring.
- to ensure that any allegations of abuse or suspicions are dealt with appropriately and the person experiencing abuse is supported.
- and to stop that abuse occurring.
The Policy and Procedures relate to the safeguarding of adults. Adults are defined as:
- People aged 18 or over
- Who are working with The Kairos Project
- Who are in receipt of Kairos services
- They may be
- Receiving or may need care services because of learning, physical or mental health, age, or illness
- They may be unable to take care of themselves, or unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation.
If there is the likelihood of an adult being at risk it is their responsibility to inform Kairos.
The policy applies to everyone working on behalf of The Kairos Project
It is acknowledged that significant numbers of adults are abused, or have experienced abuse previously (at any point in their lives) and it is important that The Kairos Project has a Safeguarding Adults Policy, a set of procedures to follow and that puts in place preventative and corrective measures.
In order to implement the policy the Kairos Project will work to:
- promote the freedom and dignity of the person who has or is experiencing abuse
- promote the rights of all people to live free from abuse and coercion
- ensure the safety and well being of people and support their capacity to choose how they want to respond to abuse that they are experiencing
- manage services in a way which promotes safety and prevents abuse
- recruit Associates, Contractors and Suppliers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
- provide effective support for Associates, Contractors through supervision, support and training