MOVE Against Cancer Safeguarding Policy
MOVE Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. These programmes are our 8 week virtual support programme for young people, our 5K Your Way Move Against Cancer support groups and our Move Your Way resources. This Safeguarding Policy outlines our approach to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in our activities.
For our procedure and what to do if you have concerns for someone: Safeguarding Procedure
Policy Objectives
To promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
To provide staff and volunteers with clear guidance on safeguarding practices.
To ensure all concerns about the safety of participants are managed appropriately and effectively.
Scope
This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, freelance and contractors, and anyone involved in MOVE Against Cancer activities.
Our Safeguarding Principles
Protection
Protecting our participants from harm, abuse, and neglect.
Providing a safe and trusted environment for all activities.
Prevention
Implementing robust recruitment and selection processes for all staff working directly with young people.
Providing safeguarding information training for all staff and volunteers working directly with young people and vulnerable adults.
Raising awareness about safeguarding responsibilities.
Reporting
Ensuring all safeguarding concerns are reported and managed promptly, and maintaining confidentiality, sharing information to only key safeguarding members of staff. Incidents are recorded on a private and secure system.
Providing clear procedures for reporting and dealing with concerns.
Support
Providing appropriate support to those who raise or are affected by safeguarding concerns.
Ensuring access to external agencies and services when necessary.
Roles and Responsibilities
Board of Trustees
Overall responsibility for safeguarding policies and practices.
Ensuring the charity complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
Designated Safeguarding Officers
Point of contact for all safeguarding concerns.
Managing the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Providing advice and support on safeguarding issues.
Staff and Volunteers
Complying with the safeguarding policy and procedures.
Taking part in safeguarding training if working directly with young people or vulnerable adults.
Reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
Safeguarding Procedures
Recruitment and Selection
All potential staff will undergo a rigorous selection process, including interviews, reference checks, and DBS checks where appropriate.
Training
Safeguarding training will be mandatory for all staff and any volunteers working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Regular updates and refresher training sessions will be available.
Reporting Concerns
Concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a participant must be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately.
The Designated Safeguarding Officer will assess the concern and take appropriate action, including involving external agencies if necessary.
As part of induction to the charity, all volunteers for 5K Your Way will be aware of and confirm they have read the Parkrun safety guidance and our safeguarding policy.
Record Keeping
Detailed records of all safeguarding concerns, actions taken, and outcomes will be maintained securely.
Confidentiality
Information relating to safeguarding concerns will be handled confidentially and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually or following any significant safeguarding incidents or changes in legislation.
Contact Information
Designated Safeguarding Officers
MOVE Trustee: Fiona Miall Tel: 07753224935
Move Core team member: Josie Darwin Tel: 07856 801687 Email: safeguarding@movecharity.org
Out of hours: If an emergency, contact the emergency services on 999. You can also earch for the relevant council’s childrens or social care services contact numbers for out of hours emergency support.
MOVE Against Cancer is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for all participants. This Safeguarding Policy is an essential component of our commitment to protecting individuals from harm and ensuring their wellbeing in all our activities
Last approved 23.10.2024