safeguarding - The HR Forum - DPG Community2024-03-28T08:47:07Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/feed/tag/safeguardingSafeguarding concerns and employment referenceshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/safeguarding-concerns-and-employment-references2019-10-17T09:40:04.000Z2019-10-17T09:40:04.000ZJessica Ellwoodhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/JessicaEllwood<div><p>Hi Everyone,</p><p> </p><p>I just wanted to know what everyones thoughts were on disclosing safeguarding concerns in an employment reference, especially if that person is joining another care provider. It has been a hot topic within my team the past week both providing a refernce and recieving one.</p><p> </p><p>Does anyone know where we stand legally? I feel we have a duty of care to all vulnerable people not just the people we support. If someone has been dismissed or disciplined due to a safeguarding concern - can we disclose that in a refernce if it is factual? And what are the implications if an offer is then withdrawn becuase of a refence we provided?</p><p> </p><p>Thoughts?</p><p> </p><p>Jess</p><p> </p><p> </p></div>