Safeguarding

Carey is committed to safeguarding children and adults.

Safeguarding at Carey – who’s who?

Paula Gibbs – Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Duties:

• The preparation and implementation of a safeguarding policy and its review annually
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed
• Working with the Deputy Safeguarding-Co-ordinator and Safeguarding Elder when safeguarding concerns are raised
• Acting as an advocate on behalf of children and adults in need of protection.
• Arranging and making sure workers and leaders attend relevant training
• Keeping accurate records relating to safeguarding concerns.
• Regularly informing the Leadership on good practice issues
• Working in partnership with statutory and other agencies

 

Hannah Swanepel – Deputy Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Duties:

• To cover in the absence of the safeguarding co-ordinator e.g. when on holiday,
• To provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Co-ordinator
• Manage any accusation against the co-ordinator or someone close to them making it inappropriate for them to deal with the issue

 

James Muldoon – Safeguarding Elder

Duties:

• Providing a clear link between the Safeguarding-Co-ordinator and the Leadership.
• Working with the Safeguarding-Co-ordinator and Deputy Safeguarding-Co-ordinator when safeguarding concerns are raised
• Offering pastoral support to abuse victims in collaboration with others from the church and/or outside agencies