MAKING JESUS KNOWN
Safeguarding
One parish, six churches
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Bridport Parish Safeguarding Policy
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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. The Parish of Bridport takes safeguarding very seriously. We work in partnership with the Diocese to ensure we implement and adhere to best practices.
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What to do if I have a concern or suspect someone is experiencing abuse?
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If you see or hear something, that makes you consider the possibility that a vulnerable person is being or has been harmed by neglect or abuse, you should report your concerns. Do not attempt to question, investigate or resolve the situation yourself.
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People to contact:
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Team Rector:
The Revd Canon Deb Smith
01308 301457
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Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Wendy Thorogood
07469 249014
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Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:
Jem Carter and / or Suzy Futcher.
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Mon-Thurs 9am to 5pm
Suzy Futcher
suzy.futcher@salisbury.anglican.org
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Tues-Fri 9am to 5pm
Jem (Jeremy) Carter
jem.carter@salisbury.anglican.org
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Weekdays:
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Mon & Tues 9am to 9pm
Suzy
07500 664800
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Wed morning 9am to 12noon
Telephone Suzy
07500 664800
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Wed afternoon 12 noon to 5pm (‘on call’ until 9pm)
Jem
07469 857888
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Thurs 9am to 5pm (‘on call’ until 9pm)
Jem
07469 857888
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Fri 9am to 5pm
jem.carter@salisbury.anglican.org
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Weekend:
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Friday 5pm till Monday 8am (24/7 ‘out of hours’ cover)
0303 0031111
(provided by ‘thirtyone:eight’)
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Our Parish Safeguarding Policy is available from the parish office:
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As a church, we believe everyone shares the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the vulnerable, and committed to their care, nurture, and pastoral ministry. This includes children, young people, adults, and older people.
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We value, listen to and respect all and value everyone’s positive contribution and development within the church community.
Our commitment is to care for all, including the outcast, marginalised and stranger. We will provide a place where people are able to worship and pursue their faith journey, with support and encouragement within a managed safe environment.
We are committed to protect the vulnerable from harm, and to enable and encourage concerns to be raised and will respond without delay to every concern or complaint of risk and / or harm openly and consistently, working with the police and local authorities in any investigation.
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