Safeguarding Audit - Supported Living

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  • Is there a safeguarding policy specific to supported living, aligned with local authority and CQC guidance?
  • Are all staff trained in safeguarding adults at risk, including how to identify abuse in independent living contexts?
  • Are safeguarding concerns reported promptly and in line with the local authority’s procedures?
  • Are tenants supported to understand their rights and how to report abuse or neglect in a way that suits their communication needs?
  • Are staff aware of the different forms of abuse, including domestic abuse, financial exploitation, and coercive control?
  • Is there a designated safeguarding lead who provides support and oversight of all safeguarding activity?
  • Are safeguarding logs maintained securely and reviewed regularly for patterns or learning?
  • Are capacity assessments completed when concerns arise about a tenant’s ability to consent or protect themselves?
  • Are best interest decisions made and documented in cases involving safeguarding and lack of capacity?
  • Are safeguarding referrals tracked with updates, actions, and outcomes clearly recorded?
  • Are staff confident in escalating concerns, including challenging decisions made by external agencies if needed?
  • Are safeguarding concerns from neighbours, family, or housing providers taken seriously and investigated appropriately?
  • Are risks from co-tenants or visitors identified and managed through joint working and risk assessment?
  • Are staff trained in lone working safety, and is there a system to raise alerts when risks arise during visits?
  • Are there clear protocols for dealing with suspected self-neglect or hoarding in supported living settings?
  • Is there evidence of positive risk-taking being supported safely in line with tenants’ rights?
  • Are staff aware of how to identify and respond to ‘mate crime’, scams, or digital abuse involving vulnerable adults?
  • Are there procedures to monitor and escalate repeat or low-level safeguarding concerns over time?
  • Are safeguarding incidents analysed in team meetings or governance reviews to identify learning?
  • Is feedback gathered from tenants and families about whether they feel safe and respected?
  • Are allegations involving staff thoroughly investigated and managed according to disciplinary policies?
  • Are whistleblowing procedures accessible and used without fear of retaliation?
  • Are multi-agency meetings (e.g., MARAC, safeguarding conferences) attended and actions followed up appropriately?
  • Are safeguarding concerns communicated clearly and sensitively with tenants and their chosen advocates?
  • Are housing providers involved in safeguarding processes when relevant to tenancy or accommodation safety?
  • Are consent and confidentiality considerations properly managed when sharing safeguarding information?
  • Is the effectiveness of safeguarding actions monitored, with outcomes tracked over time?
  • Are policies and procedures reviewed regularly to reflect changes in safeguarding legislation or guidance?
  • Are all staff DBS checked and recruited using safer recruitment standards to reduce safeguarding risks?
  • Is there a culture that encourages speaking up, transparency, and preventative safeguarding?