Employer Handbook for Further Education

Safeguarding What to do if: • you are the victim of abuse • you see something you think could be or you suspect abuse of a child or vulnerable adult • you have concerns someone is becoming radicalised or is vulnerable to extremism On Campus Contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead, 0121 604 1000 ext. 2514/2351 | safeguarding@ucb.ac.uk On Placement/At Work Outside office hours Initially, speak to the person responsible for safeguarding at your placement/workplace. If the matter is urgent then please report to emergency services on 999 or 101. Please advise your Employability Tutor or Apprenticeship coach you have done this. During office hours (Monday to Friday 9-5pm) Initially, speak to the person responsible for safeguarding at your placement/workplace. Then contact your Employability Tutor or Apprenticeship coach; if they aren’t available then please follow the ‘on campus’ instructions as above. Children/Vulnerable Adults If the matter is urgent then please report to emergency services on 999 or 101. • If the matter relates to a child, report to the Birmingham Children’s Trust; Children’s Advice Support Service (CASS) on 0121 303 1888 (during office hours) or on 0121 675 4806/ cass@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk (out of hours/emergency team). • If the matter relates to a vulnerable person aged 18 + report to Adult Social Care Services and Support on 0121 303 1234 or csadultsocialcare@birmingham.gov.uk • Matters relating to Prevent- protecting children from radicalisation contact the police on 999/101/ national police Prevent advice line 0800 011 3764 Additional Support • Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123. • Details about University College Birmingham’s health and wellbeing support is available on the website, search ‘mental health and wellbeing service.’ • Student Assistant 24-hour counselling support line 0800 028 3766. Remember: • ALWAYS report as soon as you have a concern and make clear notes. • NEVER offer promises of complete confidentiality - you MUST report abuse if it has been disclosed to you. • NEVER investigate with, or without, others. • NEVER ask a child/person to remove any clothing. Be aware of your own vulnerability in this and minimise risk to yourself whilst supporting the child/person.

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