Issue - meetings

Report number CSM11 by the Care Services Manager.   (attached)

DECISION:

(1)    To approve the draft Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Vulnerable People in principle, subject to consultation;

(2)    To invite comments from the Community DSP, key agencies and organisations through a process of consultation;

(3)    Following the consultation period, to refer any proposed amendments to the Policy and Procedure back to the Cabinet before final submission to the Council for consideration and approval.

Considerations/Reasons for Decision:

(1)     Report number CSM11 and appended draft council wide policy designed to demonstrate what the Council’s responsibilities and obligations are in respect of protecting vulnerable members of the community;

(2)     The policy clarifies what is requested of staff  and Members in relation to the protection of children and vulnerable people and sets out standards of behaviour for staff when they are around vulnerable people and what to do if they notice or are told about inappropriate behaviour in others;

(3)     To ensure compliance with County wide procedures and involvement with the Area Child Protection Committee, and to ensure consistency across the whole of the authority’s workforce.