THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOLIHULL
SOLIHULL PARISH
Full-time
SOLIHULL PARISH Role of District Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Purpose
To be the District church (St Alphege, St Michael or St Helen) representative on all matters relating to
safeguarding.
The co-ordinator is responsible to the Rector , the Parish Safeguarding Coordinator and the DCC who
should support the co-ordinator in the implementation of policy.
They are not a contact for reporting concerns or allegations.
Main Duties
Ensure Parish Safeguarding policy is followed in the District church by
1. Reporting any concerns or potential risks to the Rector and the Parish Safeguarding Coordinator
2. Being aware of all policies and processes in the Parish relating to safeguarding
3. Cascading information relating to safeguarding in respect of Diocesan policy, parish policy and
training opportunities
4. Liaising closely with those leading activities involving children and young people and vulnerable
adults in the District church to ensure safe practice is exercised at all times
5. Monitoring for each activity that there is a risk assessment which is reviewed annually
6. Ensuring all paid and unpaid workers are recruited according to the Parish processes for the
recruitment of employees or Recruitment of Volunteers
7. Identifying training needs, liaising with the Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator where necessary, to
ensure all paid workers and volunteers update training at least every three years
8. Ensure DBS checks are done including rechecking after three years by liaising with the Parish Office
9. Ensuring records are maintained and available at Parish level on
a. all activities within the District church. (activity to be set up as a group on Churchbuilder
with leader and helpers)
b. the details of all those appointed in the District church as paid workers and volunteers
(details of all volunteers for an activity/group to be maintained on Churchbuilder)
c. safeguarding training of all paid workers and volunteers in the District church
10. Ensuring that any hiring of church premises has met safeguarding measures required.
11. Seeking advice on specific issues should the need arise
12. Reporting regularly to the DCC. (Note: This should be a standing item on the agenda but there may
not always be a report)
13. Being aware of and manage risk of any Safeguarding Agreements
Other Information
The postholder may be required to have a DBS check and do some safeguarding training.
To apply for the role of District Safeguarding Coordinator please complete the application form below and
return to the Deputy Warden of your church.
Solihull Parish Apr 2024
SOLIHULL PARISH - VOLUNTEER DETAILS
Role:
1. Personal Information
Title:
Forename(s):
Known as:
Surname:
Any previous names by which you have been known:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
Postcode:
Daytime Tel No:
Email Address:
Mobile Tel No:
Evening Tel No:
2. Next of Kin / Emergency Contact.
3. Any Relevant Information
Skills, experience, other church involvement or anything else you believe to be relevant or
wish to tell us
4. References
Two references may be required Please provide details of personal referees here. Referees
must be over 18 and not be family members or relatives. Please note that 'Self-supplied’, ‘to
whom it may concern’ and verbal references will not be accepted
Name:
Telephone No:
Address (including postcode):
Email Address:
In what capacity do you know this person?
Name:
Telephone No:
Address (including postcode):
Email Address:
Solihull Parish Apr 2024
In what capacity do you know this person?
5. Declaration
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided on this form is
correct. and I accept that providing deliberately false information could result in my
termination of my role as a volunteer.
I understand that any offer of appointment to a volunteering role is subject to satisfactory pre-
appointment checks as well as completion of a Confidential Declaration Form and satisfactory
disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level, where this is a
requirement of the role as stated on the volunteer role description.
I understand that if I am appointed to a volunteering role there will be a settling in period and
that I will be expected to complete a volunteer induction programme and undertake relevant
safeguarding training.
Signed:
Print Name:
Date:
For Office Use when a DBS Check is required:
ID Provided
1.
2.
3.
DBS Reference…………………………………………………
DBS Certificate Number……………………………………….
Date Cleared ……………………………………………………
Solihull Parish Apr 2024
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOLIHULL
SOLIHULL PARISH
Full-time
SOLIHULL PARISH- Safeguarding The Church takes the safety of everyone within the church very seriously and expects that everyone will work within the Church safeguarding policy. In particular, the Church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safeguarding risk or of actual abuse, to immediately raise this. All those who work with children, young people and/or adults who are vulnerable should have a commitment to: Treat individuals with respect Recognise and respect their abilities and potential for development Working in ways that meet and develop the personal, spiritual, social and pastoral needs Promote their rights to make their own decisions and choices, unless it is unsafe Ensure their welfare and safety The promotion of social justice, social responsibility and respect for others Confidentiality, never passing on personal information, except when necessary Role of Parish Safeguarding Coordinator (PSC) Purpose To be the Parish representative on all matters relating to safeguarding. The coordinator is responsible to the Rector and the PCC who should support the coordinator in the implementation of policy. The PSC will be working as part of a team of church officers safeguarding all those who belong to, work for or visit our Parish. Main Duties 1. Foster a culture where the whole church community recognises it’s collective responsibility for safeguarding 2. Receive and manage safeguarding concerns, allegations and complaints a. Recording accurate details and updating b. c. Contacting Social Services, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser and/or police as Informing Rector required d. Provide support and/or advice on concerns about welfare of children/young people or vulnerable adults or concerns about the behaviour of specific adults within the Parish 3. Help manage the risk of any Safeguarding Agreements 4. Ensure Parish Safeguarding policies and procedures are in place which reflect Diocesan policy and are reviewed as required 5. Support District Co-ordinators 6. Cascade information relating to safeguarding in respect of Diocesan policy, parish policy and training opportunities 7. Monitor whether the policy and procedures are being followed 8. Ensure records are maintained on a. All concerns, allegations and complaints b. All activities or groups for which the PCC is responsible including St Alphege Pre-School particularly new activities Solihull Parish May 2024 c. The details of all those appointed as paid workers and volunteers d. Recruitment of paid workers and volunteers e. DBS checks f. Safeguarding training 9. Update Parish Dashboard regularly 10. Ensure all paid and unpaid workers involved with children/young people or vulnerable adults are recruited according to the Safer Recruitment guidelines of the House of Bishops and the Diocese. Also ensure all other volunteers are recruited as in the Parish process for the Recruitment of Volunteers. 11. Ensure all leaders of groups/activities are aware of their responsibilities (Activity/Group Leaders responsibilities) e.g. risk assessments, recruitment 12. Ensure new DBS checks and new renewals are completed as required by being a Parish Identifier and supervising DBS checks carried out by the Parish Office. 13. Provide training and support for any safeguarding assistance carried out in the Parish Office. 14. Identify training needs and arrange safeguarding training where appropriate including refresher training. 15. Liaise with those leading activities in the Parish involving children/young people or vulnerable adults to ensure safe practice is exercised at all times. 16. Ensure all church premise hirings address any safeguarding requirements 17. Seek advice on specific issues should the need arise 18. Report regularly to the PCC and provide safeguarding report for the APCM. 19. Report to and attend PCC Sub Committee for Employment and Safeguarding 20. Attend annual Diocesan Safeguarding Day and other meetings/events as required Person Specification Essential Appreciate the culture of safeguarding Be a current member of our congregations Able to be resilient in a variety of situations Ability to maintain good relationships – within Parish, Social Services and the Diocese Good organizational skills Ability to deal with high levels of sensitive and confidential information Ability to consistently apply principles and policies in difficult pastoral situations Ability to review and update policies and processes Ability to maintain records Proficient with technology – mobile phone and email. Confident in using Word and Excel to produce regular reports, Ability to use and update Churchbuilder database (training will be provided) Prepared to be available to receive safeguarding concerns and allegations at all times Desirable: Experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults Ability to run safeguarding training courses using Diocesan material. Become a member of the PCC Solihull Parish May 2024 Other Information The PSC needs to be available for receiving calls or emails regarding safeguarding concerns and allegations much of the time arranging cover for any periods of absence such as holidays or illness. The PSC will need to have an enhanced DBS check against the barred lists for adults and children. The PSC will be required to do undertake a number of training courses which are mainly online. Recruitment Process If you are interested in applying for this role please complete the application form below and send to the Rector by email or by hand/post to the Rector c/o the Parish Office.. The Safer Recruitment process will be followed for this post which includes interviews and references. Solihull Parish May 2024 SOLIHULL PARISH - VOLUNTEER DETAILS Role: 1. Personal Information Title: Forename(s): Known as: Surname: Any previous names by which you have been known: Date of Birth: Home Address: Postcode: Daytime Tel No: Email Address: Mobile Tel No: Evening Tel No: 2. Next of Kin / Emergency Contact. 3. Please explain why you are interested in applying for this role Solihull Parish May 2024 4. References Two references will be required Please provide details of personal referees here. Referees must be over 18 and not be family members or relatives. Please note that 'Self-supplied’, ‘to whom it may concern’ and verbal references will not be accepted Name: Telephone No: Address (including postcode): Email Address: In what capacity do you know this person? Name: Telephone No: Address (including postcode): Email Address: In what capacity do you know this person? 5. Declaration I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided on this form is correct. and I accept that providing deliberately false information could result in my termination of my role as a volunteer. I understand that any offer of appointment to a volunteering role is subject to satisfactory pre-appointment checks as well as completion of a Confidential Declaration Form and satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level, where this is a requirement of the role as stated on the volunteer role description. I understand that if I am appointed to a volunteering role there will be a settling in period and that I will be expected to complete a volunteer induction programme and undertake relevant safeguarding training. Print Name: Signed: Date: For Office Use when a DBS Check is required: ID Provided 1. 2. 3. DBS Reference………………………………………………… DBS Certificate Number……………………………………Date Cleared……….…. Solihull Parish May 2024