Vulnerable Adults
Parish of Holy Trinity Church, Rotherhithe
Policy for Safeguarding Adults who may be vulnerable
We are committed to promoting and supporting environments which:
Ensure that all people feel welcomed, respected and safe from abuse
Encourage adults who may be vulnerable to lead an independent a life as possible, to choose how to lead their life, and to be active contributors to the church community
Protect adults who may be vulnerable from actual or potential harm
Enable and encourage concerns to be raised and responded to openly and consistently
We recognise that:
Everyone has different levels of vulnerability, and that each of us may be regarded as vulnerable at some time in our lives
All adults who may be vulnerable (regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity) have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse
Abuse of adults who may be vulnerable can occur in all communities and is most likely to occur within families and by people known to them
Working in partnership with adults who may be vulnerable, their carers and other agencies is essential in promoting their welfare
We will endeavour to safeguard adults who may be vulnerable by:
In all activities –
Valuing, listening to and respecting adults who are vulnerable
Fostering and encouraging best practice by setting standards for working with adults who may be vulnerable and boundaries for acceptable behaviour, in co-operation with statutory bodies, voluntary agencies and other faith communities
In our recruitment of paid staff and volunteers, following Diocesan procedures in –
Ensuring all necessary checks are made to promote the safe selection and recruitment of ordained and lay ministers, voluntary workers and paid workers with adults who may be vulnerable
Providing supervision, support and training
In our publicity –
Sharing information about good safeguarding practice with adults who may be vulnerable, their carers, and all those working with them
When concerns are raised, following Diocesan procedures in –
Responding without delay to every concern raised that an adult who may be vulnerable may have been harmed, or be at risk from harm, through abuse, harassment or bullying; or about the behaviour of anyone
Working with the diocese and the appropriate statutory bodies during an investigation into abuse, including when allegations are made against a member of the church community
In our care –
Ensuring that informed and appropriate pastoral care is offered to any vulnerable adult who has suffered abuse, including support to make a complaint if so desired
Ensuring that appropriate pastoral care is offered to any member of our church community against whom an allegation is made
In our supervision, following Diocesan procedures in –
Ensuring, in partnership with the diocese and other agencies, that care and supervision is provided for any member of our church community known to have offended against a vulnerable adult, or to pose a risk to them.