This policy is ideal for domiciliary care managers, compliance officers, and team leaders who must ensure the safety of staff working alone in the community. It is also valuable for HR and operational teams to support lone workers.

This lone working policy includes:

• Legal and regulatory requirements for lone-working
• Risk assessment and management processes
• Recruitment and retention strategies for lone workers
• Guidelines for communication and personal safety
• Resources and training for lone-working staff
• Procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies.

This lone working policy is essential because it:

• Enhances staff safety - Reduces risks to lone workers and fosters a safe working environment.
• Supports compliance - Helps organisations meet regulatory requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and CQC standards.
• Promotes staff retention - Shows commitment to employee well-being, improving staff satisfaction and reducing turnover.
• Streamlines processes - Provides clear, actionable guidelines for managers and staff.
  

The features and benefits of this policy are:

• Time-saving - Ready-to-use and fully customisable in Microsoft Word.
• Always current - Regularly updated to reflect the latest regulations and best practices.
• Professional quality - Created by industry experts with compliance in mind.
• Customisable - Adaptable to your organisation’s specific needs and branding based on your own risk assessment.
• Audit-ready - Prepares your organisation for inspections with clear documentation.
  

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