Safeguarding
What a Rep should know |
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The table below highlights the main areas in which a Parish Safeguarding Representative is involved.
Another version of the table is available here for download.
| Parish Safeguarding Representatives should... | This knowledge will be gained by... |
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1) Be familiar with the values and principles that underpin work with children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church. |
Attending Induction / Module 1; Reading the Resource Pack; |
| 2) Understand the role of the PSR in the context of diocesan and parish safeguarding structures. | Reading a copy of their role description; Attending an induction session. |
| 3) Know how to ‘get started’ as a new Rep in the parish. | Attending Module two; Reading Resource Pack. |
| 4) Have a working knowledge of relevant safeguarding polices and procedures for children and vulnerable adults including how to respond to concerns / allegations received in the parish. | Reading Resource Pack; Discussion with other reps and Safeguarding Team; Attending Modules 1 / 2 / 3. |
| 5) Receive written information on who’s who and what’s what in the parish which includes local groups and activities. | Reading Resource Pack; Discussion with Priest and other Reps. |
| 6) Attend training on child and vulnerable adult abuse. | Attending Module 2. |
| 7) Have a basic understanding of the signs and symptoms of child and vulnerable adult abuse. | Reading written definitions and information in Resource Pack. Attending Module 2. |
| 8) Have a clear understanding of confidentiality and how it is maintained in a parish setting. | Reading Resource Pack; Discussion with other reps and Safeguarding Team. |
| 9) Receive clear information about the nature and level of support available from the Safeguarding Coordinator / Safeguarding Officer / peer group / Parish Priest. | Referring to Resource Pack; Attending Module 1. |
| 10) Be given clear information about meetings and training events that they are expected to attend. | Office Manager providing information about meetings and training sessions. |
| 11) Understand the processes for recruiting / appointing people in the parish to positions that bring them into contact with children / vulnerable adults. |
Attending Module 1; Discussion with other reps and wider Safeguarding Team; Reading Resource Pack. |
| 12) Receive information about how to claim expenses, and how costs will be met e.g. for postage, photocopying. | Attending Module 1. |
| 13) Be instructed on how to keep records. | Attending Module 1. |
| 14) Know how to build relationships with leaders and parish priests. | Attending Module 3. |
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