Safeguarding Audit - Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary care providers can use this Safeguarding Audit Checklist to review staff training, policies, safeguarding incident log & service user protection. Audit quarterly with monthly log reviews.

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Safeguarding Audit - Domiciliary Care

Policy & Governance

Staff Competence & Culture

Incident Reporting & Safeguarding Log

Service User Protection & Involvement

Learning & Continuous Improvement

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Safeguarding Audit - Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary care providers can use this Safeguarding Audit Checklist to review staff training, policies, safeguarding incident log & service user protection. Audit quarterly with monthly log reviews.

1. Is a current safeguarding adults policy in place, accessible to staff and service users?

2. Is the safeguarding policy reviewed regularly, with evidence of updates?

3. Is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in post, and are their details known to staff?

4. Are whistleblowing and complaints policies in place and communicated to staff?

1. Have all staff received safeguarding training appropriate to their role?

2. Is refresher safeguarding training tracked and up to date?

3. Are staff confident in recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns?

4. Do staff know who to report safeguarding concerns to, as confirmed by asking staff directly?

5. Are safer recruitment processes followed, including DBS checks and references?

6. Do staff feel supported and able to raise concerns without fear of retribution?

1. Are safeguarding concerns logged accurately and securely in the safeguarding log?

2. Does each log entry include the date, type of concern, who reported it, actions taken, and outcome?

3. Are concerns reported promptly to the Local Authority, CQC, or police when required?

4. Where immediate risk is identified, are service users protected without delay?

5. Are follow-up actions and resolutions documented clearly in the safeguarding log?

6. Are safeguarding records kept securely, confidentially, and in compliance with GDPR?

1. Are service users informed of their safeguarding rights and how to raise concerns?

2. Do service users feel safe with care staff and know how to report issues independently?

3. Are safeguarding and whistleblowing posters/leaflets available, accessible, and in easy-read formats where needed?

4. Are service users' views and desired outcomes considered during safeguarding investigations?

1. Are safeguarding incidents reviewed to identify trends and patterns?

2. Are lessons learned acted upon, with evidence of service improvements?

3. Is safeguarding discussed regularly at management and supervision meetings?

4. Is best practice and learning shared with staff through training, briefings, and reviews?