Policies
Safeguarding Policy
Our safeguarding approach is built around dignity, safety, listening, and timely action. This page explains how Nurture Bridge Housing and Support works to protect the people we support and respond to concerns responsibly.
Our commitment
How we safeguard
We are committed to promoting the welfare, rights, and wellbeing of the people we support. Safeguarding means taking reasonable steps to help protect adults and young people from abuse, neglect, exploitation, avoidable harm, and poor practice. We aim to create a culture where concerns are taken seriously, people are listened to, and action is taken promptly when needed.
Listen and respond
Act without delay
Work with partners
Keep clear records
What this policy covers
This page provides an overview of our safeguarding principles, reporting approach, and responsibilities. It should be read alongside relevant local authority procedures, internal reporting processes, and any placement-specific risk and support planning.
Scope
Who safeguarding applies to
This policy applies to the people we support, staff, leaders, volunteers, contractors, and anyone working on behalf of Nurture Bridge Housing and Support. It includes concerns relating to physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, discriminatory, organisational, or neglectful abuse, as well as self-neglect where appropriate.
Reporting
How concerns are raised
Any safeguarding concern should be reported as soon as possible through the appropriate internal process. Where someone is in immediate danger, emergency services should be contacted straight away. Concerns should then be escalated to the relevant safeguarding lead and, where required, shared with local authority teams, commissioners, families, or other professionals in line with lawful information-sharing and best interests considerations.
Practice
What good safeguarding looks like
Good safeguarding practice includes person centered support, respectful communication, safer recruitment, staff training, professional curiosity, accurate record keeping, and reflective leadership. We aim to support people in ways that reduce restriction, uphold rights, and promote choice, voice, and independence.