East North East Homes Leeds are committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable people from abuse.
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding is to act as protection or a guard
Safeguarding has been implemented by Central Government as a way of protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults from abuse. ENEHL are working in partnership with both Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership and Leeds Safeguarding Childrens Board to protect and promote individual human rights, the capacity for independence and improved well being so that vulnerable people stay safe, are treated with dignity and respect, enjoyed sustain quality of life, and are at all times protected from abuse, neglect, discrimination or poor treatment. It has been identified through various enquiries and reports, the importance that all services and agencies involved within the community play a part in the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Use the link on the right to download the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures Part 1 Policy
Use the link on the right to download the Procedures for the safeguarding and protection of children
East North East Homes Leeds are committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable people from abuse. It is not our job to establish whether or not abuse is taking place, however it is our legal and moral responsibility to report any concerns we have over the welfare of children, young people or vulnerable adults.
All of ENEHL’s front line staff including contractors will be registered with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) from July 2010. This is interlinked with the Criminal Records Bureau as an initial CRB check is completed and the ISA keeps ENEHL up to date with any changes in employees circumstances.
Our staff are trained and supported in identifying and alerting concerns or incidents of abuse.
Use the link on the right to download the ENEHL Alerters Form and guidance for staff.
ENEHL Safeguarding Procedure
ENEHL has implemented an internal safeguarding procedure which ensures that all staff who have contact with customers are aware of how to spot the signs of abuse and how to report it. Front Line Staff have undertaken training to ensure that they are equipped with the most up to date information on how to act should they encounter an incident which they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been put at risk.
What to do it you suspect abuse or are experiencing abuse?
There are many forms of abuse and sign of these are not always easy to see, if you would like further information, then please see our guide to spotting abuse on the right hand side of this page.
If you saw someone being attacked in the street you would call the Police, just because abuse happens behind closed doors doesn’t mean that we should ignore it. Emergency incidents should result in an immediate 999 call. If you have any concerns and would like to discuss this further you can contact any of the agencies listed below and they will be able to help.
Useful Contact Details for Children and Young People
Children and Young People’s Social Care can be contacted if you have a child protection concern about a child or family living in Leeds. 0113 222 4403
Emergency Duty Team can be contacted if yourself or you suspect that someone you know may be a victim of abuse on the out of hours number. 0113 2409536
Child Line. 0800 11 11 –www.childline.org.uk
Victim Support Helpline. 0845 3030900
Leeds Safeguarding Children Board. http://www.leedslscb.org.uk/
Central Government information on Children and Young People in regards to Safeguarding. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/safeguardingandsocialcare/safeguardingchildren/safeguarding/
NSPCC. www.nspcc.org.uk
Useful Contact details for Adults
Emma Mortimer and Christine Clark are the Safeguarding Adults Co-ordinators, Leeds Multi-Agency Safeguarding Unit. Can be called for advice during office hours. 0113 2243511
Leeds Adult Safeguarding Partnership are based in Merrion House, Leeds and provide advice to the public and professionals. Please call during office hours. 0113 2243511
Adult Social Care Leeds can be called by public and professionals if yourself or you suspect that someone you know may be a victim of abuse. Please call to make a referral for help. 0113 22244 01
Emergency Duty Team can be called by public and professionals if yourself or you suspect that someone you know may be a victim of abuse on the out of hours number. 0113 2409536
If immediate action is needed to protect someone from harm, contact the emergency services by dialling 999
If you need to report a crime, but it is not an emergency, contact West Yorkshire Police.0845 606060
Leeds Safeguarding Adult Partnership. http://www.leedsadultprotection.net/index.php
Central Government: Department of Health. http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/SocialCare/Socialcarereform/Safeguardinganddealingwithabuse/index.htm