If you work with vulnerable people, for example children, people with learning disabilities or mental heath issues or a frail older person, then your first responsibility is to ensure that they are safeguarded from harm and exploitation. You will need to ensure that staff are trained in spotting situations where someone may be in danger and you will also need to ensure that your own practice does not put vulnerable people at risk. There are multi agency strategy groups for both adults and children that ensure procedures and training are in place. Both are co-ordinated by the City Council. If you plan to receive funding from statutory agencies for helping vulnerable people they will require you to address this issue. However, if you are a small organisation you should still ensure that you comply with good practice.
Procedures for working with vulnerable people and contact details for advice or referal of a situation can be obtained from these websites.
Children
Adults
Published by Brighton and Hove Impetus
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