S212. Positive Behaviour Support

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Positive Behaviour Support Policy 1. Purpose This policy outlines the approach to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) within our Supported Living service {{org_field_name}}. PBS is a person-centred, evidence-based approach to supporting individuals, with a focus on improving quality of life and reducing behaviours that challenge. This policy aims to meet the standards set by […]

S211. Safeguarding People Using a Care Service from Abuse or Harm in Supported Living (England) Overarching (Regulated)

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Safeguarding People Using a Care Service from Abuse or Harm in Supported Living (England) Overarching (Regulated) Introduction This policy shows how {{org_field_name}} protects people at risk of abuse/harm in line with our legal requirements and best- practice safeguarding guidance. Our care service is committed to empowering and protecting adults who are at risk […]

S210. Safeguarding People from the Risk of Closed Cultures

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Safeguarding People from the Risk of Closed Cultures Policy Statement {{org_field_name}} is committed to promoting the rights and interests of the people we support in line with national and local policies and strategies. This includes the prevention of a closed culture developing, that is “a poor culture that can lead to harm, including […]

S209. Access to Employee Data Under the GDPR

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Access to Employee Data Under the GDPR Policy {{org_field_name}} aims to fulfil its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the fullest extent. This policy states the rights of employees under current data protection laws to access any personal information that is held on them […]

S208. Absence Management Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Absence Management Policy Policy Statement {{org_field_name}} recognises that all members of staff will have periods of time when they may need to take leave of absence from {{org_field_name}} or may be ill and require time off. The aims of this policy are to ensure that {{org_field_name}}’s policy is understood and that agreed procedures […]

S207. Employment of Ex-Offenders

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Employment of Ex-Offenders (England and Wales) Policy Aim of Policy This policy outlines {{org_field_name}}’s approach to its decision-making in respect of applications for employment from people who notify {{org_field_name}} that they have a criminal record or for whom a criminal record is identified from their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The policy […]

S205. Assessing Needs for Supported Living

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Assessing Needs for Supported Living (England) Policy Aim of the Policy This policy describes the methods for assessing the needs of prospective users of the service, who require care and support in their own homes. The policy is in line with the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) […]

D356. Safeguarding People Who Are Experiencing Self-neglect and Hoarding

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Safeguarding People Who Are Experiencing Self-neglect and Hoarding (Domiciliary Care, England) Policy Policy Statement This policy describes the safeguarding arrangements made by {{org_field_name}} when they encounter people who are neglecting themselves in the basic activities of daily living and who are at risk of harm, and who might also cause harm to other […]

D357. Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (England) Policy Introduction Our {{org_field_name}} is fully committed to the principles and values of equality, diversity, social inclusion and protection of human rights. We aim through this policy to communicate this commitment to everyone who uses our service and who help us to deliver it. The policy should […]

CH358. Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (England) Policy Introduction {{org_field_name}} is fully committed to the principles and values of equality, diversity, social inclusion and protection of human rights. We aim through this policy to communicate this commitment to everyone who uses our service and who help us to deliver it. The policy should always […]