Target Timescales: Main Activities Responsibility (Organisations Only) A Risk Management Response is an Social As required by the Risk alternative response to a Formal Enquiry. Worker/Care circumstances, in Management It should be considered where there is no Manager/ASC particular the nature Response Formal Enquiry required, but there are actions Manager/DASM and seriousness of needed to safeguard the adult at risk or working with the assessed risk. others. partner (Section C) agencies, There is no prescribed list of these actions, including service they may include: providers Assessment of care and support Carers assessment Unscheduled review of care and support Mediation Multi-agency risk assessment Social work intervention Family Group Conferences PLANNING DASM interventions (where Formal Enquiry not being undertaken) Commissioning actions Contracts enforcement actions Service, quality assurance actions Serious incident processes The response will reflect the desired outcomes of the adult at risk, and the nature of the assessed risk to the individual and or SAFEGUARDING others. However, the following activities will remain central to each and every response: AND Consider need for representation/ independent advocate Work towards the wishes and desired outcomes of the adult at risk Evaluate risk Take actions to safeguard the (and or other adults/children) Where required assess mental capacity ASSESSMENT and act in interests’ ‘best Record issues and actions RISK Social Worker/ As required by the Evaluate whether the actions are Review Care Manager/ circumstances, in addressing the risk, promoting wellbeing ASC Manager/ particular the nature Actions and responding to the desired outcomes of DASM working and seriousness of the adult at risk. with partners the assessed risk. Social Worker/ Further enquiries required Decisions Care Manager/ Further actions required to safeguarding ASC Manager/ the adult at risk DASM working Further actions required to safeguard with partner others agencies
Main Activities Responsibility Target Timescales: (Organisations Only) Risk Management Response (Section C) A Risk Management Response is an alternative response to a Formal Enquiry. It should be considered where there is no Formal Enquiry required, but there are actions needed to safeguard the adult at risk or others. There is no prescribed list of these actions, they may include: Assessment of care and support Carers assessment Unscheduled review of care and support Mediation Multi-agency risk assessment Social work intervention Family Group Conferences DASM interventions (where Formal Enquiry not being undertaken) Commissioning actions Contracts enforcement actions Service, quality assurance actions Serious incident processes The response will reflect the desired outcomes of the adult at risk, and the nature of the assessed risk to the individual and or others. However, the following activities will remain central to each and every response: Consider need for representation/ independent advocate Work towards the wishes and desired outcomes of the adult at risk Evaluate risk Take actions to safeguard the (and or other adults/children) Where required assess mental capacity and act in ‘best interests’ Record issues and actions Social Worker/Care Manager/ASC Manager/DASM working with partner agencies, including service providers As required by the circumstances, in particular the nature and seriousness of the assessed risk. RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFEGUARDING PLANNING Review Actions Evaluate whether the actions are addressing the risk, promoting wellbeing and responding to the desired outcomes of the adult at risk. Social Worker/ Care Manager/ ASC Manager/ DASM working with partners As required by the circumstances, in particular the nature and seriousness of the assessed risk. Decisions Further enquiries required Further actions required to safeguarding the adult at risk Further actions required to safeguard others Social Worker/ Care Manager/ ASC Manager/ DASM working with partner agencies
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