3.1 Analyse conflicts and dilemmas that can occur in relation to safeguarding children and young people present in an adult social care 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 how to address conflicts and dilemmas associated with safeguarding children and young people
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Analyse conflicts and dilemmas that can occur in relation to safeguarding children and young people present in an adult social care setting

• When reporting suspicions or disclosures of child abuse or neglect, you may risk losing the bonds of trust and respect you have built with the parents or carers
• Sometimes you may be unsure if suspicions or disclosures of abuse or neglect are justified – you should always err on the side of caution and report your concerns to your manager
• Some care workers may find it it difficult to work with individuals that have a history of child abuse – we should try not to let our personal views cloud our professional practice