Clients, staff and volunteers or anyone working on behalf of:
- Protect vulnerable adults. This includes all adults who use or work with our services.
- Provide staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding.
Future Intentions Yorkshire believes a vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the health and well-being of all adults to keep them safe. We are committed to good practice in a way to protect them.
Legal Framework
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of law and guidance that seeks to protect vulnerable adults
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Relevant government guidance on safeguarding adults.
We recognise that:
- The health and wellbeing of adults is paramount, as enshrined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
- All adults, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have a right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.
- Some adults are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues.
- Working in partnership with adults and other agencies is essential in promoting the health and wellbeing of those with needs that make them vulnerable.
​We will seek to keep adults safe by:
- Valuing them, listening to and respecting them.
- Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and training.
- Recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made.
- Sharing information about safeguarding vulnerable adults and good practice with staff and volunteers and anyone involved in the work of Future Intentions Yorkshire.
- Sharing concerns with agencies who need to know and involving support persons where appropriate.