Safeguarding

Question 1

The Need for Adult Safeguarding

Answer 1

• To ensure individuals rights to live free from abuse and neglect are protected

Question 2

The Need for Safeguarding for Children

Answer 2

• To protect children from maltreatment
• To prevent impairment of children’s health and development
• To ensure children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• To take action to enable children to have the best outcomes

Question 3

DBS

Answer 3

• Disclosure and Barring System
• Works with police to help safeguard adults and children
• Prevents unsuitable people from working with vulnerable adults and children

Question 4

DBS Check Process

Answer 4

• Step 1: The employer gets an application form from DBS or an organization registered to access DBS checks
• Step 2: The employer gives the application form to the applicant to fill out and return with the documents that prove their ID
• Step 3: The Employer gives the completed application form to DBS or the registered organization
• Step 4: DBS sends a certificate to the applicant and the employer asks to see this
• Step 5: The employer can check the status of a DBS certificate online

Question 5

Standard DBS Check

Answer 5

• Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings

Question 6

Enhanced DBS Check

Answer 6

• Includes the same as the standard check
• Also includes any additional information that is held by the local police that is considered relevant to the role being applied for

Question 7

Enhanced DBS with List Checks

Answer 7

• Includes the same as the enhanced checks
• Also includes a check of the DBS barred Lists