St Werburgh's Catholic Parish, Chester

Parish Safeguarding

Safeguarding involves measures to protect the health, well-being, and human rights of individuals, which allow people, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults, to live free from abuse, harm, and neglect. Shrewsbury Diocese and St Werburgh's Parish Chester are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church, and of this Parish.

St Werburgh’s Parish Chester SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

In alignment with Diocese of Shrewsbury safeguarding procedures, St Werburgh’s Parish is committed to:

  • 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.

The Parish will:

  • Create a safe and caring place for all.
  • Have a named Parish Safeguarding Representative (PSR) to work with the Parish Priest to implement policy and procedures.
  • Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
  • Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
  • Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
  • Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
  • Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following Diocesan guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator and statutory agencies where appropriate.
  • Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
  • Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties. • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Procedures and Practices at least annually

Each person who works within our Parish will agree to support the procedures and practices identified in this statement

Parish representatives

Liz Aiello · tel: 07813743723
Chris Proudfoot · tel: 07711495070
eMail: safeguarding@stwerburghchester.co.uk

Contact details for other services

Diocese of Shrewsbury

Safe Spaces

If anyone has suffered abuse, no matter how long ago, by someone in the Church or because of their relationship with the Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Church of England, or the Church in Wales, there is an organisation called Safe Spaces which can provide you with support.

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