Staying Safe
LASSN works hard to make sure everyone involved with our projects remains safe and secure.
Read the Staying Safe guidelines for each of our projects by clicking on the buttons below.
For a lighter version you can scroll down for the headlines of how we keep people safe.
You can find LASSN’s Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy and procedure here.
Here are the headlines of how we help keep people safe:
Volunteers and Staff
- All volunteers and staff work to clear role descriptions and are required to provide two references and background checks (DBS).
- LASSN provides training to all volunteers and staff about safeguarding, staying safe, effective boundaries, and the code of conduct.
- All volunteers and staff complete a risk assessment about their usual tasks and receive regular supervision.
- Where worries or concerns are identified, these are dealt with using the Adult Safeguarding Board’s model processes.
People we work with
- LASSN’s referral form includes a question about known and potential risks, these are assessed by the Volunteers Manager at the Initial visit.
- We conduct regular reviews with people referred to us where we discuss how things are going, how they are getting on with their volunteer, and if they have any concerns.
- As part of our reviews, we also check with other agencies who may be involved with our clients.
- All safeguarding concerns and referrals to social care and/or specialist agencies are discussed with the Director and clearly recorded in accordance with the Safeguarding Reporting Procedure.
- Any referrals to social care are done so in accordance with good practice guidance around keeping the client appropriately informed and involved.