Safeguarding
As our service users you can be assured that our team have been fully trained in recognizing and responding to safeguarding issues. We understand that talking about a concern is not always easy, especially if this is with someone who you are not so familiar with. We want to make this an easy process whereby all members of our team are approachable and as a result are able to support you in order to prevent harm and keep you safe.
The following are ways in which a safeguarding concern can be reported:
You can record the fact that you want to talk to someone about safeguarding on the website by completing a simple form which is shown as the “Report a Concern Form.”
You can talk to your care giver, who will have been trained in how to respond and record safeguarding matters and can raise a concern on your behalf. Your carer will submit the information confidentially via the “Report a Concern Form”
You can email the safeguarding team,
safeguarding@nikeehealthcare.com
or contact one of the designated safeguarding leads whose contact number is on the posters displayed in our policies and procedures.
All information submitted will be treated as confidential and will only be accessible to those people who are supporting you.
The 6Rs
Nikee Healthcare Services have a safeguarding strategy with the 6R’s framework which is relevant to all learners:
- Recruit
- Recognise
- Record
- Reporting
- Respond
- Review
Recruitment of staff
Nikee Healthcare Services recruit all staff safely. All employees will have a DBS check prior to taking up employment. References are also obtained from previous employers to ensure safe and relevant recruitment takes place. All the checks carried out are kept in a single central record which can be accessed by human resources staff.
As part of their job description new staff are given a contract which contains their safeguarding responsibilities. They also take part in induction training of which safeguarding is a part. All new staff are introduced to the Safeguarding Team and receive regular updates from them via monthly newsletters.Recognise
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect
- Bullying
Nikee Healthcare Services are committed to the Government’s PREVENT strategy. As our service users you will see that we embed British values in all of our services. We aim to create safe spaces for our service users to discuss sensitive issues and also have robust support mechanisms in place for those who might be vulnerable to radicalization. All Staff are trained in the dangers of radicalization and extremism and are therefore able to recognize the signs and prevent situations from escalating.
Our safeguarding team have strong links with agencies who can provide relevant support.
Staff are trained in all aspects of the PREVENT strategy. There are regular updates of current trends and patterns in safeguarding issued to all staff.
We ask you to sign our service users agreement regarding appropriate use policies in place for internet use and procedures in place to monitor and restrict access to inappropriate websites.
We also have strong anti-bullying and harassment policies covering behaviour both on and off our premises.
Record
Reporting
Nikee Healthcare Services have well developed links with other support agencies and will be able to help you over a range of issues. We have clear and visible policies regarding information sharing, to ensure that only relevant information is shared with our partners.
Respond
Staff are trained to respond sensitively to concerns. All service users and staff concerns have the welfare of the person being paramount. Confidentiality is key, and breaches can be treated as a disciplinary matter.