1.4 Explain how protocols for participation in inter-agency safeguarding processes may affect a manager’s role

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 13: Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the role of the manager in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
Assessment criteria: 1.4 Explain how protocols for participation in inter-agency safeguarding processes may affect a manager’s role

• For safeguarding and protection to be effective, many different agencies must work together in partnership
• This means that managers may be required to participate in meetings to discuss and agree local safeguarding protocols
• Managers must also ensure that their own organisation’s policies and procedures integrate seamlessly with local safeguarding policies and procedures
• This can include protocols for sharing information between agencies