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Leeds University Union

Leeds University Union. Volunteering with vulnerable groups. Aims of the session. Gain a brief understanding of safeguarding Learn to identify activities which might require screening Find out more about DBS Know where to go for help and how to submit an application. Context.

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Leeds University Union

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  1. Leeds University Union Volunteering with vulnerable groups

  2. Aims of the session • Gain a brief understanding of safeguarding • Learn to identify activities which might require screening • Find out more about DBS • Know where to go for help and how to submit an application

  3. Context • Increasing focus on safeguarding • Notable case in the media • ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda • Legal directives – The Children’s Act (2004), Working together to Safeguard Children (2006) and Safeguarding of the Vulnerable Adult Guidance (2006)

  4. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) • This helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. • It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

  5. When would I need a DBS Check? • Where volunteers will be engaged in a ‘Regulated Activity’ • Definition of ‘child’: a person aged under 18 (Children’s Act 2004). • Definition of ‘vulnerable adult’: someone over 16 “who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness and who is or may be unable to take care of him/herself or unable to protect him/herself against significant harm or exploitation” (Law Commission, ‘Making Decisions’ Lord Chancellors Dept 1999).

  6. When, Where and How? • Volunteering with: • Children & Vulnerable adults e.g. older people • Where to go: • Come to the Student Activities Office on Level one and pay £10 deposit • Details: • Lived in the UK more than 5 years • Or, you must get a check from your home country

  7. What happens next? • DBS checks usually take 2-4 weeks to be completed • Checks are now only returned to the applicant – it is your responsibility to show us before you can volunteer • If you have a past conviction or have received a caution, it won’t necessarily preclude you from volunteering so please bring it to our attention.

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