5.1 The needs, rights and safety of people who use our services will be the paramount consideration when deciding whether or not to involve volunteers in any Adult Social Care service. Decisions will be subject to:
- DBS check,
- recommendation from the relevant manager/delegated representative, and
- approval by the Assistant Director of Short Term Services
5.2 The council will not involve volunteers in:
- any statutory service
- provision of personal care, or
- driving on behalf of the council
5.3 With the exception of pushing people in wheelchairs, the council will not involve volunteers in moving and handling.
5.4 We will only involve a volunteer in pushing someone in a wheelchair following:
- a risk assessment by an appropriately qualified risk assessor, and
- specific advice and/or appropriate training
