Safeguarding
As part of the Christian Church living in the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to protect and care for everyone in the church community, but especially adults at risk and children
We are committed
The care of, the nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and adults.
The safeguarding and protection of all children and adults.
The establishing of a safe, caring community which provides a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse.
We will
Carefully select, support and train all those with any responsibility within the church, in line with the Church of England’s Practice Guidance for Safer Recruitment.
Respond without delay to every complaint made that a child or adult may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation.
Seek to offer informed pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry that recognises the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of alienation and/or isolation.
We are here for you
We will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
We will monitor and regularly review our safeguarding procedures.
We seek to protect survivors of abuse from the possibility of further harm and abuse.
Seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of respect and responsibility, where they are trusted by others.
We seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision, and referral to the appropriate authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child or adult
Safeguarding In Our Parish – Who’s Who?
f you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact us
Rev. Cath Rindl - 07961 564385 Rector
Robin Rumbles - 07415 856383 Church Warden
David Lodder - 07767 206583 Church Warden
Eileen Evason - 01564 793260 Church Warden
Jonathan Dovey - 07914 765660 Parish Safeguarding Officer
Heidi Murfin - 07966 171508 Co-ordinator - Children & amp; Young People
Malcolm Aldridge - 07767 354456 Co-ordinator - Pastoral Care Team
Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about Safeguarding concerns?
Please contact Jonathan Dovey, our Safeguarding Officer on 07914 765660 or the Rector
on 07961 564385
If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 999 and speak to the police
Other useful contacts and advice lines
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) for help / advice on 01926 414144
Coventry Diocese safeguarding team on 02476 5213245 or email
safeguarding@covcofe.org
Childline 0800 1111
Samaritans 116123
Safeline (Specialist Support for Sexual Abuse Survivors) 01926 402498
DACS (Domestic Abuse Counselling Service) 02476 351137
DASH (Domestic Abuse Support Hub CIC) 07368 951354
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Women’s Aid) 0808 2000247
Men’s Advice Line 0808 8010327
Galop (LGBT & Victims) 0800 9995428
We’re here to help!
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