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Confidentiality & Managing <strong>Information</strong> Code of Confidentiality Within the mentoring relationship, it is important that the mentee knows that many things they tell are, and will remain, confidential. However, they also have to be aware that should they disclose anything which is illegal, or has the potential to cause harm to themselves or others, the mentor has a duty to pass it on to an appropriate person. ❚ At the start of the placement (usually as part of the set-up meeting) the Breakthrough co-ordinator will explain the code of confidentiality to the mentee. ❚ If there is a need to breach confidentiality (as explained above), Breakthrough or a relevant agency will then explain to the mentee, prior to it happening, why this information needs to be shared and who will be told. Where this is not possible (in an emergency) the mentee will be told of the breach at the earliest opportunity. ❚ Any information passed to a mentor may be shared with the Breakthrough co-ordinator if the mentor deems necessary. However, this information will not be shared with a third party outside the project without permission from the source unless there is a risk of significant harm to an individual. ❚ Each mentee will be made aware that information is compiled on them and then shared with a mentor. Mentees have the right to see any written information about them, in the presence of their mentor or the co-ordinator. ❚ Mentors should not discuss personal details about any mentee with anyone outside the Breakthrough project. ❚ Mentors should be clear about what information they wish to share with a mentee and should not be pressured to move from this. ❚ Where mentors record information, they should not record the mentee’s full name. First names or initials would be appropriate.
Health & Safety Guidelines Physical contact: Personal Safety: ❚ Follow the Breakthrough Lone Working policy at all times. ❚ Ensure you have a fully charged mobile with you during your sessions. ❚ Do not give the young person your home telephone number and use the prefix 141 when calling from home. ❚ When choosing a venue for your meeting, wherever possible choose a public place where other adults are on hand. ❚ When transporting your mentee in your car: ❚ You must be insured for business use. Please check with your insurance company ❚ Your car must be roadworthy ❚ All mentees must wear a seat belt ❚ Do not accept/put up with any kind of violence/ harassment from your mentee. If such incidents occur or you feel they are likely to occur, please contact your co-ordinator who will support you in dealing with this. ❚ Any accidents or incidents should be recorded immediately on an incident form and sent to your co-ordinator. Guidelines around physical contact are very important because of the danger of misinterpretation and unwelcome contact to the young person. Physical punishment is obviously outlawed as is sexual contact. This includes sexual remarks and innuendo. It is also not advisable to use bad language. When considering the issues of physical contact bear in mind these points: ❚ Is the contact appropriate for the age of the young person? ❚ Is it consistent with what a good parent/carer would do? ❚ How will the young person perceive the contact? ❚ Are the young person’s needs and wishes being considered first and foremost in the contact? (Taken from Good Care Matters: Department of Health, Crown Copyright 1996) Please Note: If you are in any doubt about whether a session is suitable for your mentee, then it probably isn’t! Here are some sessions to be wary of: 1) Anything using toxic substances 2) Anything using knives 3) Anything using boiling water 4) Anything in extreme weather conditions 5) Anything you don’t feel qualified to oversee 6) Anything in a venue you don’t feel confident in 7) Anything that brings you into direct contact with electricity 8) Any session when you are unsure about the state of the mentee’s mind If you are in doubt don’t do it, even if you have arrived at the venue and your mentee is excited. If you want a second opinion, ask your co-ordinator.
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