Safeguarding

If you have a safeguarding concern that you would like to report you can do so;
1. By completing this online form here
2. By scanning one of the posters or lanyards in Church
3. By contacting our Parish Safeguarding Officer - Janet Wightman - safeguarding@stj.org.uk or Jude Padfield, Vicar - jude.padfield@stj.org.uk, 07835824177


Jude Padfield Vicar of St James in the City	Janet Wightman Operations Manager and Parish Safeguarding Officer
jude.padfield@stj.org.uk 07835824177	safeguarding@stj.org.uk

St James in the City takes Safeguarding very seriously and commits to the following responsibilities in line with House of Bishops Policy Statement 'Promoting a Safer Church'

• 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.

You can view our full Safeguarding Policy here

Liverpool Diocese Safeguarding Contacts:

Andy Holmes, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07940 378139 andrew.holmes@liverpool.anglican.org

Mick Murphy, Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07376431466 michael.murphy@liverpool.anglican.org

The Diocese of Liverpool has partnered with 31:8 to provide out of office cover for any urgent safeguarding advice during out of hours (weekdays 7am-9am and 5pm to midnight or weekends and bank holidays) please call 31:8 on 0303 003 1111 and one of their team will advise you appropriately.

Other Helplines and Contacts:

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm

Contact Us Safeguarding Electoral Roll

St James in the City takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information at http://www.liverpool.anglican.org/safeguarding’