Policies › Safeguarding Policy
Organisation: Oasis Home Services
Effective Date: March 2026
Website: www.oasishomeservices.co.uk
Oasis Home Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people in our care. We believe that every young person has the right to be safe, protected from harm, and supported to thrive. Safeguarding is not an isolated function — it is embedded in everything we do, from recruitment and staff training to day-to-day support and multi-agency working.
This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, management, and any individual working on behalf of Oasis Home Services.
This policy applies to:
All young people aged 16 and above residing in Oasis Home Services supported accommodation
All employed staff, agency workers, and volunteers
All partner agencies and external professionals working alongside our team
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and young people with SEND or SEMH needs placed within our provision
Oasis Home Services operates in accordance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance, including:
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Children and Social Work Act 2017
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
Care Act 2014
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023 (where applicable)
Equality Act 2010
Human Rights Act 1998
Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations and National Minimum Standards
Safeguarding is central to the work we do at Oasis Home Services. Our safeguarding framework includes:
Robust safeguarding policies and procedures aligned with national standards
Regular staff training and safeguarding awareness updates
Thorough risk assessments and personalised support planning for each young person
24/7 welfare monitoring and on-call management support
Multi-agency safeguarding collaboration with local authorities, social workers, and partner professionals
Clear and transparent incident reporting procedures
Regular supervision and reflective practice for all staff
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Oasis Home Services has a designated safeguarding lead who is responsible for:
Overseeing all safeguarding concerns and referrals
Liaising with local authorities, social services, and statutory agencies
Ensuring all staff receive appropriate safeguarding training
Maintaining accurate and confidential safeguarding records
Reviewing and updating this policy on a regular basis
All Staff & Volunteers
All staff and volunteers are expected to:
Complete safeguarding training as part of induction and ongoing CPD
Remain vigilant to signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm
Report any concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Never ignore or dismiss a concern — no matter how minor it may appear
Maintain appropriate boundaries with young people at all times
If any member of staff, partner, or professional has a safeguarding concern relating to a young person supported by Oasis Home Services, they must report it immediately.
Do not delay. Do not investigate alone. Do not promise confidentiality.
All concerns should be reported to our Designated Safeguarding Lead:
📧 admin@oasishomeservices.co.uk
📞 0203 992 8818
