Safeguarding Policy

(Adult, Child and Vulnerable Adult

Protection Policy)

 

Shrewsbury Homes for All (SHFA) believes that it is always unacceptable for an adult, child, young person or vulnerable adult to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all adults, children, young people, and vulnerable adults by a commitment to practice which protects them.

We recognise that:

  • The welfare of the adult/child/young person/vulnerable adult is paramount.
  • All adults, children, young people and vulnerable adults have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.

The purpose of the policy is:

  • To safeguard and promote the welfare of adults, children, young people and vulnerable adults who receive SHFA’s services.
  • To provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures to follow when they suspect an adult, child, young person or vulnerable adult may be experiencing, or be at risk of harm.

This also policy applies to all staff, trustees, and volunteers, or anyone working on behalf of SHFA. It is the duty of everybody within the organisation to uphold it.

We will endeavour to safeguard adults, children, young people and vulnerable adults by:

  • Valuing them, listening to and respecting them.
  • A commitment to safe recruitment, selection and vetting in accordance with current legislation.
  • Providing effective leadership for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and training.

Shrewsbury Homes for All

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

 

Statement of Policy

  1. The trustees of Shrewsbury Homes for All (SHFA) are committed to promoting equity and diversity within our policies, practices, and procedures. We recognise our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. This applies to all aspects of the work of SHFA and is promoted through the following values:

 

  1. Openness by encouraging and supporting new ideas that will improve the service that SHFA provides.
  2. Respect towards each other.
  3. Honesty by working in an ethical way.
  4. Treating everyone with dignity and respecting individual differences; creating a safe and welcoming environment
  5. Support individuals to develop equity, diversity and inclusion awareness and understanding.

 

  1. SHFA do not discriminate regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status or any other protected or unprotected characteristics

 

  1. This policy is applicable to all trustees, staff and volunteers and is examined as a core element of our induction procedures.

 

  1. The trustees of SHFA are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the policy is implemented and they have designated the Chairman as the person who takes lead responsibility for equity, diversity and inclusion.

 

  1. SHFA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Complaints of discrimination or harassment will be taken seriously and investigated.

 

Reporting procedure

 

  1. Any individual(s) who feel that they have suffered or witnessed any form of discrimination should follow the SHFA Complaints Procedure. Employees should use the Grievance Procedure.

 

 

Related policies and procedures

 

  1. This policy does not work in isolation. It connects and interlinks with the following policies, procedures and model documents:

 

Contract of Employment

Safeguarding policy

Staff recruitment

Whistleblowing

Complaints

Grievance

Disciplinary

 

Shrewsbury Homes for All

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

 

Shrewsbury Homes for All is committed to treating everyone with fairness, dignity and respect. We welcome and value people from all backgrounds, and we work to make our services accessible, inclusive and free from discrimination.

 

We support equity for all, recognising that people have different needs and experiences, and we strive to remove barriers so that everyone can access the support they deserve. We do not tolerate unfair treatment or harassment of any kind, regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, religion or belief, family circumstances, housing situation, or any other personal characteristic.

 

Whether you are a client, tenant, volunteer, partner or visitor, you will be treated with kindness, listened to, and supported without judgement. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and our community, and we are committed to continually improving how we promote inclusion in everything we do.