1.1 Explain own responsibility to safeguard children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting

Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult social care sector
Learning outcome: Understand the responsibility to safeguard children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting
Assessment criteria: 1.1 Explain own responsibility to safeguard children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting

• Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility
• Although you may not work directly with children, you still have a responsibility to safeguard them
• You must report suspicion/disclosures of harm, abuse or neglect
• Read through your organisation’s policy and procedure for safeguarding children