Understanding the Safeguarding Process for Adults at Risk
Exploring the stages of safeguarding adults at risk involves gathering information, assessing needs, decision-making, and evaluating interventions. Emphasis is placed on identifying signs of abuse, involving the adult at risk in the process, and making informed decisions while respecting individual rights. Professional judgment, evidence-based information, and input from all involved parties are crucial for effective safeguarding practices.
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Safeguarding adults at risk Stages of the safeguarding process
Stages of the safeguarding process Gathering information Assessing and analysing early help, care and support, or care and support protection needs Decision-making and planning the most appropriate intervention Actions and interventions Evaluating effectiveness of the actions and interventions
What is making me think the individual is at risk of harm? What do I know?
Gathering information Focus on the signs and indicators of possible abuse and or neglect Be proportionate Include detail and evidence of concerns about harm Make it clear whether information is hearsay or professional opinion Include input from the adult at risk and their carer/s Be transparent to the adult at risk about why you re gathering information and have their consent Record the information
What does this information say about the adult at risk?
Making sense of the information Is there enough information to analyse and make a professional judgement? Does it include the person s wishes, views and feelings? Does it provide a clear understanding of the outcomes the adult at risk wants to achieve? Is the information evidence-based, hearsay or professional opinion? Does it support or refute the concern/s? Do we need professional advice and guidance?
What needs to happen next? Do we need to take immediate action?
Decision-making and planning What does the information gathered say about risk of harm and protective factors around the adult at risk? What are the wishes of the adult at risk? What do carers and practitioners need to do to protect the adult at risk from abuse and neglect without breaching their right to family life? Is there enough information to make an informed decision about the next steps?
How will you identify actions to help keep the person safe and improve their life?
Action/intervention Why are there interventions to support the adult at risk? What are the interventions? Who is doing what in the interventions? When will interventions happen? Where will the interventions happen?
Have the individual achieved their agreed person-centered outcomes? What evidence have we got that they ve achieved these outcomes?
Evaluating effectiveness Does the adult at risk believe the quality of their life and their well-being has improved? Is there evidencethey ve achieved their agreed outcomes? What interventions worked? What did not contribute to improved outcomes? Do we need to revise interventions for this individual? Does the person need other support to maintain their current levels of safety and well-being?
