What is a Section 42 social care?

Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 requires that each local authority must make enquiries (or cause others to do so) if it believes an adult is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect. When an allegation about abuse or neglect has been made, an enquiry is undertaken to find out what, if anything, has happened.

What is the purpose of section 42?

A Section 42 enquiry must take place if there is reason to believe that abuse or neglect is taking place or is at risk of taking place, and the local authority believes that an enquiry is needed to help it to decide what action to take to support and protect the person in question.

What is an S42 report?

The s42A report needs to provide an assessment of the application and the anticipated adverse environmental effects.

What happens in a adult safeguarding investigation?

The investigation will involve: face-to-face contact with the adult at risk of harm including where relevant an assessment of capacity. ascertaining the views and wishes of the adult at risk and providing appropriate support. undertaking an assessment of risk of harm.

What is the 3 point test safeguarding?

Does the individual recognise that there is a problem? Are they able to identify and communicate this to another trusted person? Can they say no; or act to stop the situation. Is another individual pressurising them to do something against their will; or to act in a way that is detrimental to their wellbeing.

What is a SECTION 42 notice?

What are the six principles of safeguarding?

What is the criteria for a safeguarding referral?

Make a Safeguarding Adult referral where this is necessary. Does the patient have capacity for the decision required? Are they able to give informed consent or is action needed in their best interests? Are there others at risk e.g. children or other vulnerable adults?

What happens after a section 42 enquiry?

Once the duty to enquire is triggered any following actions undertaken are taken under Section 42 of the Care Act, where each local authority must make enquiries or cause others to do so. An enquiry should establish whether any action needs to be taken to prevent or stop abuse or neglect and if so, by whom.

Who are Section 42 enquiries conducted by?

Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 requires that each local authority must make enquiries (or cause others to do so) if it believes an adult is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect.

What is Section 42 of the Care Act 2014?

What is an Adult Safeguarding Enquiry? Section 42 (s42) of the Care Act gives Local Authorities the primary duty to make, or cause to be made, whatever enquiries are necessary to enable the Local Authority to decide whether any action should be taken in the adult's case, and if so, what and by whom.

Can someone see their safeguarding record?

An adult can request to see information held upon them under the Data Protection Act. They may be provided with information regarding themselves only – all other information will be removed.

When Should adult safeguarding be raised?

HOWEVER raising a safeguarding concern may be justified eg where there is a vital risk to the person or others, where there is a public interest consideration or issue, or where a best interest decision needs to be made (where the adult lacks capacity to make the decision).

What is a safeguarding investigation?

Investigations by organisations of safeguarding/ sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) cases are administrative, rather than criminal. They focus on how the organisation's policy or code of conduct may have been breached.

Do social workers have power of entry?

Adult social workers overwhelmingly support having powers to enter homes where they suspect abuse but cannot gain access to victims because of a third party.

What are the stages of the safeguarding process?

What does a safeguarding social worker do?

Social workers support individuals and their families through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. Their role is to help improve outcomes in people's lives. They maintain professional relationships and act as guides and advocates.

Which one of the following would usually be considered a safeguarding concern in adults only?

An adult safeguarding concern is any worry about an adult who has or appears to have care and support needs, that they may be subject to, or may be at risk of, abuse and neglect and may be unable to protect themselves against this. The adult does not need to be already in receipt of care and support.

Who is legally responsible for safeguarding enquiries?

4.2 Who should carry out the enquiry? The local authority has legal responsibility for the enquiry, but it may involve other agencies, depending on the facts of the case and the seriousness of the allegations. Usually, a social worker leads an enquiry, although it can involve someone else.

What happens after a safeguarding referral is made?

A person will be identified lead the enquiry and they will always talk to the adult at risk wherever they can. They can arrange for the adult at risk to be supported by an advocate.

What is classed as a vulnerable person?

In general, a vulnerable person is either a minor or someone who, for physical or mental reasons, is unable to look after themselves or their finances.

How long does a safeguarding referral take?

Once you have reported the concern, they will decide if the referral meets their criteria to act. You should be informed within 48 hours. You must follow up if you are not informed within 48 hours.

What are the 5 R's in safeguarding?

What is a Section 47 order?

Section 47 investigations

A Section 47 enquiry means that CSC must carry out an investigation when they have 'reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found, in their area is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm'1.

What are the 3 parts of safeguarding?