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Don’t take any young peoples’ phone nos or give out your number or follow or add young people on social media.
Only use your phone whilst at work unless it is an emergency.
Don’t invite young people to your home or accept invitations to their home.
Don’t initiate or agree to meet young people outside of work hours, mentoring sessions or outside of the normal work place/ agreed mentoring location.
Don’t talk about things that you have done in your past that are illegal or inappropriate.
Don’t talk about things that you have done in your past that are illegal or inappropriate.
Avoid asking about families, as this can often be a painful and sensitive subject.
Don't smoke or drink in front of young people or tell them/ show them that you do and don’t swear in front of them. Remember that you are an appropriate adult to them and they may have few other adults in their life that they can follow or look up to.
Avoid excessive physical contact and be aware of what kind of contact could be perceived as inappropriate.
Avoid excessive physical contact and be aware of what kind of contact could be perceived as inappropriate.
If a young person discusses something personal with you, (unless it is a safeguarding issue) ensure that this is kept confidential from other young people and people outside of Dost and only share within the staff/ volunteer team if appropriate.
If a young person discusses something with you that makes you believe that they or someone else may be at the risk of harm, you have a legal responsibility to report this to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Marian Spiers/ Lex Karlin). You can inform the young person that you are unable to keep that information confidential or if this is not possible, you must still report this as soon as possible. Follow guidance from the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. (available on the website)
Use appropriate language and do not say things that could be taken as racist, sexist or discriminatory.
Don’t impose your own religious, political or moral or ethical views onto the young people.
Don’t take photos/ videos of the young people with your own equipment or allow them to use your phone/ camera.
Don’t post anything about Dost on Social Media without prior consent.
Don’t give gifts or show favouritism towards a young person/ people and do not accept gifts without consent from Lead Staff.
REMEMBER TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE TO KEEP YOUR PERSONAL LIFE SEPERATE FROM YOUR WORK/ VOLUNTEERING LIFE
Within a Youth Club setting, you should avoid being alone with one young person in order to avoid any allegations and if this is not possible to do so; all risks must be minimised by following Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
If you are a 1:1 mentor, you will be meeting alone with your mentee, but you should always meet in a public place and follow the Mentoring guidelines/ agreement.
Don't ask about young peoples’ pasts and their journeys prior to entering UK - unless they bring it up and even then, be sensitive and aware of who else is around and listening and do not probe for information.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (ALL STAFF/ VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS)
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I have received the Policies and Procedures
I have read the relevant Policies and Procedures to my role
STAFF
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I will inform Marian/ Lex of my availability
I will take part in Youth Team Meetings
I will attend supervision
I will attend and participate in relevant training
I will complete timesheets and invoices
I will complete my DBS check when offered employment with Dost
VOLUNTEERS
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I will inform Marian if I am unable to attend sessions
I will aim to volunteer for at least 6 months
I will attend and participate in relevant training
I will take part in Youth Team Meetings
I will attend supervision
I will complete my DBS check when asked to by Dost
MENTORS
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I will inform Lex if I am unable to mentor for a week or more
I will aim to mentor for at least 6 months
I will attend and participate in relevant training
I will submit a report to Lex after each mentoring session
I will complete my DBS check when asked to do so by Dost
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