Statement

All applicants including Trustees will be asked to complete an application form including a self-declaration in relation to any ongoing enquiries or outstanding convictions.  Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an interview and provide references which will be taken up prior to appointment.

Induction training will be proportionate to the role covering DBW aims, confidentiality, safeguarding as well as health and safety matters.  Beach Wheelchair Assistants will also be trained in the process of issuing wheelchairs to users and their carers.

Training continues alongside experienced members until the new member is deemed competent.  Regular training updates will ensure the team is up-to-date with new equipment and good practice with feedback provided to support performance.

In the event of a safeguarding concern, this should be discussed with DBW‘s Safeguarding Coordinator to establish if it is a matter that needs to be referred to the statutory services whose responsibility it is to investigate and deal with such cases; namely Police Scotland or Social Work.

DBW Safeguarding Coordinator will take responsibility for assessing the information and, where appropriate, informing the appropriate agency.  

Confidentiality is paramount at all stages and information will only ever be shared on a need to know basis.  

Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs will ensure that all staff and volunteers involved in training and recruitment have received appropriate training and support to ensure the full implementation of this policy.