People in Positions of Trust
The Care Act statutory guidance requires Safeguarding Adults Boards to establish and agree a framework and process to respond to allegations against anyone who works (either paid or unpaid) with adults with care and support needs. A ‘Person in Position of Trust’ (PiPoT) is an employee, volunteer or student (paid or unpaid) who works with individuals with care and support needs.
Please read our PiPoT policy here.
How and when to make a referral
Partner organisations should complete a referral if they are made aware of information that may affect the suitability of a professional, volunteer or student to work with adults with care and support needs.
A referral should be made if a person in a position of trust is alleged to have:
- behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed an adult or child
- possibly committed a criminal offence against, or related to, an adult or child
- behaved towards an adult or child in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to adults with care and support needs
Referrals can be made online: