Staff/Volunteer/ Visitor Code of Conduct

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

I will follow the Code of Conduct *

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I will not take any young peoples’ phone nos or give out my number or follow or add young people on social media.
I will only use my phone whilst at work if it is an emergency.
I will not invite young people to my home or accept invitations to their home.
I will not initiate or agree to meet young people outside of work hours or outside of the normal work place.
I will not talk about things that I have done in the past that are illegal or inappropriate.
I will avoid asking about the young peoples' families, as this can often be a painful and sensitive subject.
I will not smoke or drink in front of young people or tell them/ show them that I do and I won’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.
I will avoid excessive physical contact and be aware of what kind of contact could be perceived as inappropriate.
I will ensure that if a young person discusses something personal with me (unless it is a safeguarding issue) that this is kept confidential from other young people and people outside of Dost and will only share within the staff/ volunteer team if appropriate. You can talk to Marian about this, if you are unsure if it is a safegaurding issue or something that needs to be shared.
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). 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)
I will use appropriate language and not say things that could be taken as racist, sexist or discriminatory.
I will not impose my own religious, political, moral or ethical views onto the young people.
I will not take photos/ videos of the young people with my own equipment or allow them to use my phone/ camera.
I will not post anything about Dost on Social Media without prior consent.
I will not give gifts or show favouritism towards a young person/ people and will not accept gifts without consent from Lead Staff.
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.
I will not 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.
REMEMBER TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND KEEP YOUR PERSONAL LIFE SEPERATE FROM YOUR WORK/ VOLUNTEERING LIFE

Role/ Title *

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (ALL STAFF/ VOLUNTEERS) SAFEGUARDING POLICY IS ON THE DOST WEBSITE

	Yes
I have received the Policies and Procedures
I have read the relevant Policies and Procedures to my role

STAFF (to be completed by all Staff)

	Yes
I will inform Marian of my availability and cancel any sessions with as much notice as possible
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 on time
I will complete my DBS check when offered employment with Dost and bring ID docs to complete DBS

VOLUNTEERS (to be completed by all Volunteers)

	Yes
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 and bring ID Docs

VISITORS (to be completed by all Visitors)

	Yes
I will follow all the guidelines stated above

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