Safeguarding at St Brigid's
The incumbent minister, select vestry, staff and volunteers are committed to upholding good practice in St Brigid’s ministry with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
If you have a concern, suspicion or allegation regarding the welfare or abuse of a child, young person or vulnerable adult at St Brigid’s
OR
If you are concerned that something at St Brigid's doesn't seem right, please report this as soon as possible to a member of the parish safeguarding panel.
Parish Safeguarding Panel
Agnes Colgan
agnes.colgan@hotmail.co.uk
07540884449
Roy Smyth
robertsmyth11@aol.com
07598395007
Revd Jacob Mercer
jacoblcmercer@gmail.com
07833462066
All concerns raised will be investigated thoroughly and action taken in line with St Brigid’s Church’s safeguarding policies and procedures. Confidentiality will be maintained to the fullest practical extent. The main exceptions are when the law requires disclosure, or when someone is at risk.
If you would like to speak to someone outside St Brigid's, contact:
Local Gateway Team
(Social Services)
0300 1234 333
Out of Hours Emergency
028 9446 8833
IF ANYONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL THE POLICE ON 999 STRAIGHT AWAY
Domestic & Sexual Abuse
0808 802 1414
ChildLine
0800 1111
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
Samaritans
116 123
Action on Elder Abuse
0808 808 8141
St Brigid's Safeguarding Policy Statement
This parish accepts and recognises its responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm, and to establish and maintain a safe environment for them. As an organisation and community we are committed to reviewing our policy, procedures and practice at regular intervals, at least every three years.
We will endeavour to safeguard children by:
following carefully the procedures laid down for recruitment and selection of workers
providing effective management for workers through supervision, support and training
reporting concerns to the appropriate statutory authority
adopting child protection guidelines through a code of behaviour for workers
sharing information about child protection and good practice with children, parents and workers
ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
We will also fulfil our responsibilities to workers by:
the provision of effective training
the provision of appropriate resources
the safeguarding of those who work with children from the consequences of unfounded allegations.
All our policies and procedures follow best practice as set out in the Church of Ireland's Safeguarding Policy 'Safeguarding Trust'. You can view the Safeguarding Trust website here.
