TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to comment on social work and safeguarding adults, current challenges and expectations. In particular, as the Chief Social Worker for Adults, to acknowledge the positive impact of the “Making Safeguarding Personal” (MSP) programme. Design/methodology/approach– The paper discusses the specific contribution of social workers to safeguarding adults. Findings– The author identifies the connection between the core knowledge and skills requirements for social workers to the MSP approach to practice. Research limitations/implications– The author comments on how MSP projects have contributed to develop the evidence base for social work in adult social care. Practical implications– The paper summarises expectations for of social workers in adult safeguarding work. Social implications– A person-centred, outcome-based approach to safeguarding adults can benefit people who have are at risk of or experience harm or abuse. Originality/value– Views of the Chief Social Worker for Adults.
VL  - 17
IS  - 3
SN  - 1466-8203
DO  - 10.1108/JAP-03-2015-0008
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-03-2015-0008
AU  - Romeo Lyn
ED  - Professor Michael Preston-Shoot and Dr Adi Cooper Editor: Bridget Penhale
PY  - 2015
Y1  - 2015/01/01
TI  - Social work and safeguarding adults
T2  - The Journal of Adult Protection
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 205
EP  - 207
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -