The statutory guidance to the Care Act 2014 requires Safeguarding Adults Boards to establish a framework and process to respond to allegations against anyone who works, either paid or unpaid, over the age of 18 with adults who have care and support needs, Known as a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT).
Person in a position of trust, over the age of 18 who works with adults who have care and support needs as identified in the Care Act 2014. It applies to working in a paid or voluntary capacity. A PiPoT could be a health or social care worker, police officer, probation officer, a member of staff in a care home or a charity in a paid or unpaid role. Basically, anyone of any position no matter how senior who works in a role where they have contact with adults with care and support needs. All allegation against a PIPOT must be taken seriously and dealt with fairly in a way that protects both the adult at risk and the PIPOT.
Framework and guidance for responding to allegations against a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT)
