Safeguarding & Protection Statement
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Good Companions, the safety, dignity, well-being, and rights of the people we support are our highest priorities.
We are committed to promoting a safe, caring and respectful environment across all of our services and support arrangements. We recognise the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults and ensuring that every person receiving care or support is treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
Our safeguarding approach supports the principles of:
- dignity and respect
- person-centred care
- privacy and independence
- equality and inclusion
- protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation
Safeguarding Responsibilities
All Good Companions staff, carers and associated workers are expected to:
- act in the best interests of the people they support
- recognise and report safeguarding concerns
- follow safeguarding procedures and professional standards
- promote safe working practices
- respect confidentiality and individual rights
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and will respond appropriately in line with current safeguarding guidance and local authority procedures.
Safer Recruitment
Good Companions is committed to safer recruitment practices.
Where required, all successful applicants are subject to:
- appropriate DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
- identity verification
- employment reference checks
- right to work checks
- safeguarding and suitability assessments
We are committed to maintaining safe recruitment standards across our regulated care services and support arrangements.
Training & Professional Standards
Our staff and carers receive appropriate safeguarding awareness and care training relevant to their role and responsibilities.
We encourage:
- Ongoing learning and development
- professional accountability
- open communication
- safe and compassionate care practices
Whistleblowing & Reporting Concerns
We encourage staff, clients, families and visitors to speak up if they have concerns about safety, wellbeing, abuse, neglect, misconduct or poor practice.
All concerns are taken seriously and handled appropriately and, wherever possible, confidentially.
Equality, Dignity & Respect
Good Companions is committed to treating every person fairly and with respect, regardless of:
- age
- disability
- gender
- race or ethnicity
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- personal circumstances
We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, valued and supported.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Our registered care services are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
For further information regarding our CQC registered services and inspection reports, please visit our:
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Information Page
Contact Us
If you have any safeguarding concerns or would like further information regarding our safeguarding practices, please contact Good Companions directly.