Safeguarding

The Parish of Swaythling is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community.

Immediate Risk
If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the Police on 999

Local Contact Details for Designated Persons:
Swaythling Parish Safeguarding Officer: Helen Parker
Phone: 023 8055 4231 (Vicar)
Email

Diocese of Winchester Contact Details: Registering a Concern
01962 737317
Email

Out of Hours Service
If you need immediate advice or help on Monday to Friday 6pm – 8am or on weekend and Bank Holidays please call 0300 555 1373
The diocesan information on safeguarding may be accessed here: www.winchester.anglican.org/safeguarding/

Links to our Safeguarding Policy and other relevant documents are below:

Parish Safeguarding Handbook (Church of England)
Safer Environment and Activities Guidance (House of Bishops)
Promoting a Safer church (Church of England)
Safer Recruitment eManual (Church of England)

Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and Documentation

01 Safeguarding Policy – May 2024 updated 09-24
02 Volunteer Application Form – May 2024 (word document, click to open link)
03 Matrix for Safeguarding and Training – May 2024
04 Safer Recruitment Timeline Policy and Procedures – May 2024
05 Swaythling Role Descriptions v11.3 – Oct 2024
06 Policy Statement on recruitment of ex-offenders May 2024
07 Responding to Concerns and Allegations flowchart
08 Code of Conduct Swaythling Parish July 2024
09 Volunteer Reference Form – May 2024 (word document, click to open link)