4. Commitments

In order to implement this policy Yu! MAC will ensure that:
 

• Everyone involved with Yu! MAC is aware of the safeguarding adult procedures and knows what to do and who to contact if they have a concern relating to the welfare or wellbeing of an adult.
   

• Any concern that an adult is not safe is taken seriously, responded to promptly, and
  followed up in line with Yu! MAC Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures.
   

• The well-being of those at risk of harm will be put first and the adult actively supported to communicate their views and the outcomes they want to achieve. Those views and wishes will be respected and supported unless there are overriding reasons not to (see the Safeguarding Adults Procedures).

 

• Any actions taken will respect the rights and dignity of all those involved and be proportionate to the risk of harm.
   

• Confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored in line with our Data Protection Policy and Procedures.

 

• Yu! MAC acts in accordance with best practice advice, for example, from UK Sport, Sport England, Sport Wales, Sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland, National Governing Bodies, NSPCC, Ann Craft Trust.
   

• Yu! MAC will cooperate with the Police and the relevant Local Authorities in taking action to safeguard an adult.
   

• All staff, and volunteers understand their role and responsibility for safeguarding adults and have completed and are up to date with safeguarding adult training and learning opportunities appropriate for their role.
   

• Yu! MAC uses safe recruitment practices and continually assesses the suitability of volunteers and staff to prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals in this organisation and within the sporting community.
   

• Yu! MAC shares information about anyone found to be a risk to adults with the appropriate bodies. For example: Disclosure and Barring Service, Police, Local Authority/Social Services.
   

• When planning activities and events Yu! MAC includes an assessment of, and risk to, the safety of all adults from abuse and neglect and designates a person who will be in attendance as a safeguarding lead for that event. In the absence of the Clubs designated safeguarding lead this will be the head coach at the event.
   

• Actions taken under this policy are reviewed by the senior management team on an annual basis.
   

• This policy, related policies (see below) and the Safeguarding Adults Procedures are reviewed no less than on a two yearly basis and whenever there are changes in relevant legislation and/or government guidance as required by the Local Safeguarding Board, UK Sport, Sport England/Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland and/or National Governing Bodies or as a result of any other significant change or event.

 

5. Implementation

 

Yu! MAC is committed to developing and maintaining its capability to implement this policy and procedures.
In order to do so the following will be in place:

 

• A clear line of accountability within the organisation for the safety and welfare of all adults.

 

• Access to relevant legal and professional advice.

 

• Safeguarding adult procedures that deal effectively with any concerns of abuse or neglect, including those caused through poor practice.

 

• A Safeguarding Lead

 

• A delegated Safeguarding Lead/Welfare Officer for events/trips/competitions.

 

• Codes of conduct for Staff, Coaches, Volunteers and Members and other relevant individuals that specify zero tolerance of abuse in any form.

 

• Risk assessments that specifically include safeguarding of adults.

 

• Policies and procedures that address the following areas and which are consistent with this Safeguarding Adults policy.

• equality policy

• complaints procedures

• disciplinary procedures

• health and safety policy

• Safeguarding children Policy

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