Safeguarding
St Mary of Bethany Church is committed to ensuring that the church is a safe and caring place for all to worship and meet as a church family safely. While safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church family it is managed by the Incumbent, Parish Safeguarding Officers, and our PCC.
Safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
We are passionate about keeping everyone in our community safe, therefore safer recruitment and safeguarding training is essential for all who work and volunteer with us.
Our aim is to always deal with any concerns diligently regarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, taking steps to ensure the safety of the people involved by immediately following the House of Bishops’ guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
Contact us
If you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm, dial 999 and then inform one of our safeguarding team. If you believe someone or may be at risk of harm or in danger of abuse, please report this immediately to one of our Safeguarding team, direct details below.
If you have concerns about a non-urgent situation, please do still talk to us, whether in person or via call / email. Even if you feel it is a minor matter, please share any concerns with us or the diocese.
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Mark Wallace
Vicar
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Ruth Sheldon
Associate Vicar
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Jess Moss
Parish Safeguarding Officer
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Sarah Macdonald
Parish Safeguarding Officer
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Jackie Broadfoot
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
01483790379
Volunteering with our ministries
We have a large team of fantastic volunteers across all our ministries at St Mary of Bethany who play such a vital part in the life of our Church family.
The Church of England requires us to ensure that everyone who is in a role within our church has adequate safeguarding training and safer recruitment (DBS etc.) in place.
If you would like to get involved in any of our ministries, you can access more information below and get in touch with our office or the leader of each ministry.
Friday Night Club
Friday Night Club (FNC) is a missional activity evening for 7–11-year-olds for both children of church members and those with no connection, yet.
Role description
Safeguarding training required:
Basic Awareness (1hr) & Foundations (1.5hr) online training
Safer recruitment required:
An enhanced +barred DBS check
Complete an application form along with two satisfactory references
Sign a confidential self-declaration form
Read & sign the written agreement for volunteers & the code of safer working practice