The Tension between Mainstream Competence and Specialization in Adult Protection: An Evaluation of the Role of the Adult Protection Co-ordinator

Cambridge, Paul

doi:10.1093/bjsw/bch245

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“…First, perhaps most immediately apparent, is the degree and nature of specialism (Cambridge and Parkes, 2006;Graham et al, 2016). By specialism in adult safeguarding, we mean the extent to which responses to adult safeguarding concerns are managed and investigated by specialist adult safeguarding teams or specialist social workers working in operational teams.…”

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Models of Adult Safeguarding in England: Findings from a Study of Costs and Referral Outcomes

Stevens

Norrie

Manthorpe

et al. 2016

The British Journal of Social Work

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Adult safeguarding is the subject of increasing attention in England and internationally. This article draws on research which developed a typology of 'models of safeguarding'. 'Models' refer to different ways local authorities in England organise adult safeguarding (about which there is little evidence) rather than 'model' approaches to be emulated. The four models identified were: Dispersed Generic (safeguarding work undertaken by operational teams); Dispersed Specialist (safeguarding work undertaken partly by specialist social workers located in operational teams); Partially Centralised Specialist (some safeguarding work undertaken by a central specialist safeguarding team; and Fully Centralised Specialist (all safeguarding work undertaken by a specialist safeguarding team). We explored associations between these models and other important variables (numbers of referrals, kinds of alleged abuse and, characteristics of adults at risk) and outcomesThe article reports secondary analysis of English local authority safeguarding referral data and on the possible different costs of different models. Dispersed Specialist sites appeared to have a higher rate of substantiating alleged abuse compared with other models. Statistical correlations were found with types of victim profiles, and the perpetrator/victim relationship. It may be that decisions about local organisation of safeguarding are more affected by local organisational contexts than local authority model.

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Models of Adult Safeguarding in England: Findings from a Study of Costs and Referral Outcomes

Stevens

Norrie

Manthorpe

et al. 2016

The British Journal of Social Work

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“…In response to such demands, specialist roles such as the adult protection coordinator have evolved in some social services departments (Cambridge & Parkes, 2003, 2006 to help navigate complex organisational hierarchies of responsibility (Quigley, 1999), co-ordinate adult protection processes with other practitioners (Quigley, 1999) and develop better strategic co-ordination with other agencies (Preston-Shoot & Wigley, 2002). Effective inter-agency co-ordination is also required for the effective implementation of the POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) scheme (Department of Health, 2003) and with the Commission for Social Care Inspection, which has responsibilities for inspecting services according to national care standards.…”

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The Management and Practice of Joint Adult Protection Investigations between Health and Social Services: Issues Arising from a Training Intervention

Cambridge¹,

Parkes²

2006

Social Work Education

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The implementation of government policy for the protection of vulnerable adults [Department of Health (2000) No Secrets] has set expectations for the development of multi-agency policies and procedures in adult protection in England. Multi-agency working in adult protection mainly concerns complex cases involving more than one service user or where a number of managers or practitioners are involved. However, these also tend to be the most serious abuse cases where the necessity for effective inter-agency co-ordination collaboration between social services authorities (local authorities) and health trusts (NHS) is most acute, especially with the development of partnership working such as in learning disability [Department of Health (2001) Valuing People]. Moreover, effective collaboration with the police in the conduct of adult protection casework and process is required for cases where criminal offences may have been committed. These demands put high expectations on the professionals involved. Based on a series of joint training interventions between social services and health personnel in Kent, this paper identifies key issues for the effective performance of joint adult protection investigations and maps both the challenges and management and practice competencies required. Potential solutions to the complexities of managing multi-agency investigations in adult protection were identified with potential relevance to improving adult protection case management and co-ordination more widely.

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“…Brown and Pain (2014, p.214) note "there are many difficulties in coordinating a tailored and personalised response amongst multiple agencies" when responding to the needs of adults who hoard. The evidence here suggests that developing a specialist team (Cambridge and Parks, 2006;Brown and Pain 2014) created opportunities to work more intensely with service users and other external agencies, and thus allowed the social workers to develop relationships and build trust over time with the people they supported. The wellbeing principle under the Care Act, which assumes that the individual is the best judge of their own wellbeing, of what is important to them, including the outcomes they wish to achieve, presents challenges for social work engagement with adults who hoard, particularly with adults with capacity.…”

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Social work intervention with adults who self-neglect in England: responding to the Care Act 2014

Anka¹,

Sorensen²,

Brandon³

et al. 2017

JAP

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on findings from an evaluative research study which looked at a timed intervention model of practice comprising of up to 24 weeks of intensive meetings with adult service users set up by one local authority in England, to prevent and delay the need for care and support. A particular focus of this paper is on adults who hoard. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a mixed-methods design, consisting of interviews with service users (n=13), social workers (n=3), social work managers (n=2) and stakeholders from external services and agencies (n=6). It included a costing analysis of staff time and an analysis of goals of service users and “satisfaction with life” self-report questionnaires (n=20), completed at pre- and post-intervention stages. Findings There was evidence that social workers used strengths, relationship-based and outcome-based focused approaches in their work. The techniques used by social workers to engage, achieve change and assess effectiveness with service users varied. These techniques included the use of photographs to enable the service user to map and assess their own progress over time, encouraging hoarders to declutter and reclaim their living space. The service users valued the time the social workers spent with them and the way that they were treated with sensitivity and respect. Research limitations/implications The study focused on one local authority in England; there was no comparison group. This, and the small sample size, means that statistical generalisations cannot be made and only limited conclusions can be drawn from the quantitative data. Originality/value The paper provides insights into the work undertaken by social workers with adults who hoard. It contributes to the body of knowledge on effective social work interventions with adults who hoard.

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The Tension between Mainstream Competence and Specialization in Adult Protection: An Evaluation of the Role of the Adult Protection Co-ordinator

Cited by 36 publications

References 10 publications

Models of Adult Safeguarding in England: Findings from a Study of Costs and Referral Outcomes

Models of Adult Safeguarding in England: Findings from a Study of Costs and Referral Outcomes

The Management and Practice of Joint Adult Protection Investigations between Health and Social Services: Issues Arising from a Training Intervention

Social work intervention with adults who self-neglect in England: responding to the Care Act 2014

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