The safety and wellbeing of our clients, volunteers and staff is central to the services we provide.
Wessex Cancer Support’s safeguarding commitment
At Wessex Cancer Support, we are committed to ensuring that our clients, staff, volunteers and anyone who accesses our services are free from abuse, harm, and neglect. We are also committed to protecting their health, wellbeing, and human rights.
Safeguarding is the responsibility of all Wessex Cancer Support employees, volunteers, and contractors, whatever their role.
Our Safeguarding Policies
The aim of our safeguarding policies is to outline the practice and procedures for paid and voluntary staff in Wessex Cancer Support to contribute to the prevention of abuse of adults and children at risk through raising awareness and providing a clear framework for action when abuse is suspected.
It is aimed at protecting the adult and child at risk and the worker, recognising the risks involved in lone working.
The policies covers all staff and areas of work with specific guidance for projects regularly in contact with adults at risk and children at risk.
Learn more by downloading our policies.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Our safeguarding commitment is supported by a governance structure, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. This includes designated safeguarding officers (DSOs), and safeguarding leads.
Our safeguarding policies and procedures are communicated to Trustees, staff, volunteers, and contractors. They are quality assured as part of our annual review process.
Our nationally recognised best practice on safer recruitment policy includes detailed pre-employment screening and enhanced DBS checks. This means we recruit staff with the right values, skills, and experience.