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Adult Safeguarding: training to help you keep people safe

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Kirklees Council

Adult Safeguarding week runs from 19th to 23rd October 2020. Third Sector Leaders Kirklees are running some important sessions for local groups and volunteers. Never before have citizens in our communities been so active in supporting vulnerable people. TSL Kirklees continue to offer new learning and awareness events to make sure we remain informed.

If you’re interested in attending a free session to learn more, or if you know a group or volunteer who might be, you can find out more and book your free place now…

Scams and Frauds Training

Delivered by the Financial Exploitation and Abuse Team at West Yorkshire Trading Standards

Tuesday 20th October from 10am to 12 noon

This training will be relevant to staff and volunteers who are supporting vulnerable and isolated people anywhere in Kirklees. The session will provide information on Scams and Doorstep Crimes including new Covid-related scams in the local area. Illustrated with real case studies, it will also provide an overview of the role of WY Trading Standards and how you can report a concern.

The training will be hosted by Third Sector Leaders Kirklees and delivered via Zoom.

Book your free place for the scams and frauds training

Adult Safeguarding Basics

For Community and Volunteer-led organisations anywhere in Kirklees

Thursday 22nd October from 6pm to 7pm

We all have a role to play in keeping people safe from harm and abuse. Covid has meant that more vulnerable adults are ‘invisible’ as they are unable to access their usual support services.

This short briefing for community groups and volunteer-run groups will include:

Measures your group can take to protect staff, volunteers and those who use your services or participate in your activities
Signs and indicators to look out for when you are helping ‘adults at risk’ in your community
What to do if you think someone may need help.

The Training will be delivered via Zoom by Third Sector Leaders Kirklees in partnership with Yorkshire Children’s Centre.

Book your free place for the safeguarding basics training

“I need help to stop” – a helpline for perpetrators of domestic abuse

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020Kirklees Council

Domestic abuse organisations have seen increased household tension and domestic violence due to lockdown restrictions, economic stress and fears about the Coronavirus. Increased isolation could also create an increase in abuse.

It is timely that Yorkshire Children’s Centre can announce they have launched their new telephone helpline for perpetrators of domestic abuse: “I need help to stop” – 07849 398711.

Support is available for those who wish to address their abusive behaviour to improve the lives of their partners, ex-partners and children. Domestic abuse includes physical violence, emotional abuse or any other form of coercive control.

The helpline is anonymous and confidential and provides guidance, support and advice in developing healthy relationships. If agreeable, callers can also gain further support through an online webchat session.

Modern Slavery and Covid-19

June 8, 2020Kirklees Council

Modern slavery continues to be an issue in our society. If you’re engaging with vulnerable people during the Covid-19 emergency, there’s a chance you may come across victims of modern slavery.

The term ‘Modern slavery’ includes human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced labour. Modern slavery can affect areas differently, being more common in some than others. Being aware of what to look out for and how to spot the signs can only be a good thing.

Advice and guidance differs depending on your role. First Responders have a Duty to Notify the Home Office. People in other roles should contact a First Responder Organisation, such as the Police or the Salvation Army.

All of us need to know what to look out for. The Home Office have provided some information posters. These posters cover things like spotting the signs, where support and help is available to victims and how to contact support services. Also included is important information about how you can stay safe during Covid-19 and how to safely take action to support a potential victim.

You don’t need to be sure that modern slavery is taking place, or fully understand the types and definitions, to report your concerns.

Information posters from the Home Office

This poster tells you what to look out for and how to get help:

Modern Slavery and Covid-19: What to look out for and how to get help (PDF)

This poster provides details of what to if you are a First Responder:

Modern Slavery and Covid-19: What to do if you are a First Responder (PDF)

This film includes how to spot potential victims and how people may be exploited:

Other online resources

Modern Slavery Helpline, where an online form can be completed:

Modern Slavery Helpline

Kirklees Council have web pages about modern slavery, for those who want to learn more about spotting the signs or reporting potential incidents:

Modern slavery and human trafficking

The Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership provides a wide variety of resources to help professionals working with children who may have been trafficked, including guidance, policy and referral information:

Modern Day Slavery

Useful contact numbers

Police: 101, or 999 if there is potentially immediate threat to life
The Salvation Army: 0800 808 3733 confidential referral helpline operating 24/7
Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 – calls can be made anonymously
Safer Kirklees: 01484 221 000 – ask for Safer Kirklees

Safeguarding awareness for Covid-19 volunteers

April 4, 2020April 15, 2020Kirklees Council

Please share this quick video to help get the safeguarding message out to Covid-19 volunteers in Kirklees. Some useful messages for anyone who is volunteering in their local place are:

if you see something say something
safeguarding is everybody’s business
as volunteers you have a safeguarding role

All volunteers should have a contact in their group or the organisation they are volunteering with, who they can raise any safeguarding concerns with. If you’re volunteering with Kirklees Council, this will be your volunteer co-ordinator.

Safeguarding training resources

Here are some useful materials from Third Sector Leaders, which were also shared with some local mutual aid groups in our online safeguarding training session.

Safeguarding for Covid-19 mutual aid groups in Kirklees (PDF)

Safeguarding adults in Kirklees

Safeguarding adults means protecting the most vulnerable from abuse and neglect. During the Covid-19 pandemic, professionals and volunteers may come into contact with individuals and families they haven’t met before. If you see something, are told something or something doesn’t feel right you need to report it. Call Kirklees Gateway to Care on 01484 414933. Don’t ignore it, report it.

Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board advice

Adult safeguarding factsheet (PDF)

Coronavirus: staying safe – leaflet or poster (PDF)