recognises that all vulnerable adults have the right to
participate in art activities in a safe, positive and enjoyable
environment whilst at the same time being protected from abuse,
neglect, harm and poor practice. Painting for Pleasure
recognises that this is the responsibility of everyone involved, in
whatever capacity, at the Painting for Pleasure art classes.
The Chairman of Painting for Pleasure is
Jayne Canning. If you witness or are aware of an incident where the
welfare of a vulnerable adult has been put at risk you must in the
first instance inform the Chairman. If an incident involves the
Chairman you should inform another member of the committee.
All members of Painting for Pleasure
who have a regular supervisory contact with vulnerable adults
must undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
Painting for Pleasure will ensure
that all its members follow the Best Practice Guidance as stated
below. In summary, the following are NOT acceptable and will
be treated seriously by Painting for Pleasure and may result
in disciplinary action being taken by Painting for Pleasure.
Working alone with a vulnerable adult,
or adults.
Consuming alcohol whilst responsible for
vulnerable adults.
Providing alcohol to vulnerable adults
or allowing its supply.
Humiliating vulnerable adults.
Inappropriate or unnecessary physical
contact with a vulnerable adult.
Having an intimate or sexual
relationship with any vulnerable adult developed as a result of
being in a ‘position of trust.’
Making sexually explicit comments or
sharing sexually explicit material.
