Keeping everyone safe at St Alban’s
We want everyone connected with the life of St Alban’s to know that this is a safe place for all. This especially applies to children and vulnerable adults.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm, do not hesitate to contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer or one of the church wardens for advice.
The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Revd Tim Mayfield. He may be contacted on 07414 601 351.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA), Carol Butler is contactable on Tel: 07825 167016
Email: c.butler@newcastle.anglican.org
The Church Wardens are Mr Ali Griffiths, 07729 805 957, and Mr Rob Gowdy, 07841 986 019.
The St Alban’s Parish Safeguarding Policy says…
This statement was adopted by the parish of Earsdon and Backworth at a PCC meeting held on Tuesday June 11th 2019.
As members of this parish we commit ourselves to care for one another safely.
We recognize that everyone has different levels of vulnerability and that each of us may be regarded as at risk at some time in our lives.
We commit ourselves to…
§The safeguarding of people who may be at risk, ensuring their well-being in the life of this church.
§Promoting safe practice by those in positions of trust.
§Promoting the inclusion and empowerment of people who may be at risk.
§Recruiting safely, following the recognised procedures.
§Supporting, resourcing, training and regularly reviewing those who undertake work with children/young people and adults who might be at risk.
It is the responsibility of each of us to prevent physical, emotional, sexual, financial and spiritual abuse. We will report any abuse that we discover or suspect.
We agree to work within the guidelines of the Church of England and of the diocese of Newcastle.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Revd Tim Mayfield as the Parish Safeguarding Officer and as the DBS Administrator.
St Alban’s is part of the Church of England’s Diocese of Newcastle. There is more information on their website. Just follow this link… www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding
The Diocese of Newcastle is part of the wider Church of England. Here is a link to the official Church of England Safeguarding Page…
www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
The leaflet ‘You will be listened to’ gives help and information about how to report abuse within the church. Here’s a link…
Contact details of organisations outside the church who can help, for example:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).