Safeguarding – St Paul's

Date of adoption: 18/06/2023

Safeguarding Contact

Name: Safeguarding Officer – Vanessa Ilsley

Email: safeguarding@stpaulsmonaco.com

Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

Endeavour to create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named, local Safeguarding Officer to work with the incumbent and the Chaplaincy Council to implement policy and procedures.
Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Where possible to ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and vulnerable adults undertaken in the name of the Chaplaincy.
Display in church premises and on the Chaplaincy website the details of who to contact if there are any safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and vulnerable adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops’ guidance including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) and local child and/or adult social services immediately.
Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, where or when it occurred.
Care for an monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children or vulnerable adults, whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, procedures and practices at least annually.