Safeguarding
Protecting wellbeing, rights and safety.
At BE4CARE Ltd, our safeguarding team is dedicated to protecting children, young people and adults across all communities.
Protection and dignity
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
BE4CARE applies safeguarding principles consistently and conscientiously. The wellbeing of individuals sits at the core of the service, and every interaction should protect dignity, safety and rights.
Safeguarding means protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights so they can live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility.
Safeguarding is a crucial part of providing high-quality care. It applies especially to people most at risk, including children and young people, adults receiving care at home, people with physical, sensory or mental impairments, and people with learning disabilities.
- Children and young people.
- Adults at risk receiving care at home.
- People with physical, sensory or mental impairments.
- People with learning disabilities.
All staff, regardless of their role or the sector they work in, have a responsibility to safeguard those at risk of abuse or neglect.
Reporting a concern
Call the police on 999.
Contact the police on 101.
Email safeguarding@be4care.co.uk or write to BE4CARE at Unit 5A West Lane.
Our commitment
BE4CARE ensures safeguarding principles and duties are applied consistently and conscientiously.
Policies and accountability
Policies are implemented to meet statutory requirements and are guided by legislation and codes of conduct for employees.
Wellbeing at the core
The wellbeing of all individuals sits at the core of our services, ensuring every interaction counts.
Working groups
BE4CARE establishes working groups where required to align with safeguarding agendas, new legislation and implementation needs.
Partner awareness
Useful safeguarding partners include national organisations supporting children, adults at risk, domestic abuse, trafficking, ageing, disability and mental health.
Speak up early
If you suspect abuse or neglect, tell someone you trust such as a family member, teacher, social worker, healthcare professional or police officer.