This training session, hosted by Barbara Jacobson will provide an opportunity for Volunteer Managers to have a space to:
- Gain knowledge regarding legislation that governs safeguarding responsibility for the voluntary sector
- Learn about the wider partner-ships and responsibilities in keeping people safe in communities.
- Consider Their Role in Safeguarding, both within their role as manager, but also in relation to the volunteers.
- Enhance their understanding of Safer Recruitment, regarding systems as well as practice
- Think about their management role in training and supporting volunteer staff regarding safeguarding awareness and responsibility
- Reflect on current practice, challenges and plans going forward to enhance awareness and understanding of roles in relation to keeping vulnerable people safe.
- Reflect on how confident they feel in their role in keeping children and adults safe.
The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance on safeguarding for voluntary and community sector organisations: ( last updated 1/6/2022)
‘Protecting people and safeguarding responsibilities should be a governance priority for all charities. It is a fundamental part of operating as a charity for the public benefit.’
‘ Safeguarding is Everybody’s responsibility’
Barbara Jacobson is a Social Worker with vast and unique experience in both Health and Social Care settings in various roles in Safeguarding, Quality and Compliance, in both operational and strategic roles. She is dedicated to her work in safeguarding , creating partnerships to work together, to raise awareness of how to prevent harm and abuse to those most vulnerable in our communities. This includes a focus on training across health and social care settings, including the voluntary sector.
This event will be conducted via Zoom
