Safeguarding Policy

Last updated: 9 December 2025

1. Our Commitment to Safeguarding

ReadyShift is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all workers, employers, and stakeholders who use our platform. We take safeguarding seriously and have policies and procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent harm.

2. What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding means protecting people from harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This includes:

• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial exploitation
• Neglect
• Discrimination

3. Our Safeguarding Principles

Our approach to safeguarding is guided by the following principles:

• Prevention: We work to prevent harm before it occurs
• Protection: We protect those at risk of harm
• Partnership: We work with others to safeguard individuals
• Accountability: We are accountable for our safeguarding responsibilities

4. How We Safeguard

We implement safeguarding through:

• Identity verification and background checks
• Right-to-work documentation requirements
• Worker and employer vetting processes
• Reporting mechanisms for concerns
• Training for our team and partners
• Regular policy reviews and updates

5. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

If you have concerns about safeguarding or suspect that someone is at risk of harm, please contact us immediately:

• Email: safeguarding@readyshift.co.uk
• Use our in-app reporting feature for urgent concerns

6. Confidentiality

We treat all safeguarding concerns with the utmost confidentiality and only share information on a need-to-know basis to protect individuals and ensure appropriate action is taken.

7. Legal Framework

Our safeguarding practices comply with relevant UK legislation including:

• Care Act 2014
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

8. Review and Updates

This safeguarding policy is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to ensure it remains effective and compliant with best practices and legal requirements.