Safeguarding
Falkland Islands Safeguarding
Social Services has a duty to safeguard children and adults at risk.
Legislation gives Social Services the duty to protect vulnerable adults and children and there are policies in place to support this:
| Adults | Children |
|---|---|
| Assessment and Safeguarding of Adults Ordinance 2020 Ordinance can be found at the Falkland Islands Statute Law Database here. | Children’s Ordinance 2014 Ordinance can be found at the Falkland Islands Statute Law Database here. |
Social Services work closely with the Royal Falkland Islands Police and other agencies such as Health and Education
to make sure that vulnerable adults and children are safeguarded in our community.
Signs of Safety
We work with families using the Signs of Safety model. This is a strengths-based model that recognises individuals and families as the experts in their own lives and works with them to identify and build up support networks that keep children and vulnerable adults safe.
Safeguarding is EVERYBODY’S responsibility.
If there is an immediate risk and you need assistance now, please call Emergency Services via 999
If you have any safeguarding concerns about anyone and wish to make a referral, please do not hesitate to contact us via:
- Email: [email protected].
- Tel: +500 27296
- Out of hours: 28100 and ask to speak to the on-call social worker
If you are a member of the public, you can make a referral anonymously via the contact details above.
For routine matters email: [email protected]
Professionals should complete a referral form which can be found above and submit it to the email address: [email protected] in line with Procedures. Please include as much information as possible about your concern.
Safeguarding Training is mandatory for Falkland Islands Government employees in designated roles. The roles can be found in the Falkland Islands Safeguarding Boards Prospectus. Relevant staff are expected to undertake training in:
- Safeguarding Children – On-line course followed by face-to-face local context course
- Safeguarding Adults – On-line course followed by face-to-face local context course
- Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation – face to face delivery
Further training is available depending on the role. This includes Safeguarding in the Falkland Islands – Legal Context and Policy training (not currently mandatory).
We can in certain circumstances, offer bespoke training such as Deprivation of Liberty, Mental Capacity training to FIG departments and more generic safeguarding training to outside organisations such as sporting or youth organisations. Please contact the Office Manager at [email protected] or call 27296 to discuss.
For more information, please contact
the Social Services Department
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.