Staff should be aware that children and young people may feel unable to express concerns. All staff must therefore be aware that they have a legal duty to take action if they have concerns about the safety of children and report their concerns about the attitude or actions of colleagues, foster carers or volunteers to the organisation’s designated senior manager in accordance with these procedures or to another person following the organisation’s whistleblowing policy. A copy of the organisation’s whistleblowing policy must be given to all new employees and made easily available to all staff. Any concerns not raised directly with the organisation’s designated senior manager must be reported to him/her by the person to whom the concern is voiced.
If a member of staff believes that a reported allegation or concern is not being dealt with appropriately, she/he should report the matter to:
- a senior person within their agency, or
- the designated/named senior manager to whom concerns or allegations are reported, or
- the Local Authority Designated Officer.
