The RC Parish of Oxted & Warlingham
Parish Safeguarding  The parish is part of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust registered charity no.252878 www.dabnet.org Continue to Next Page  The Parish Safeguarding Representative has special responsibility for promoting good and safe practices in all activities involving children, young people and adults at risk. They work closely with the parish priest and liaise with the diocesan safeguarding team. Key Responsibilities Promoting Safeguarding Awareness - Acting as the First Point of Contact Being the person parishioners can approach with concerns about a child, young person, or adult at risk. Passing concerns or allegations to the diocesan safeguarding office, who then liaise with statutory agencies. Safer Recruitment & DBS Checks Supporting the safe recruitment of volunteers Facilitating DBS checks for those working with vulnerable groups. Ensuring everyone who needs a DBS check completes the process. Liaising with the Diocese Maintaining regular communication with the diocesan safeguarding team. Supporting Parish Life Understanding parish activities to identify safeguarding needs. Helping parish groups adopt safe practices. Further Information www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk In the Parish of Oxted and Warlingham if you have any Safeguarding worries or concerns you can speak to the Parish Safeguarding Representatives: All Saints Church - Oxted: Name:    Lizzie Stephenson Email:     sg1.oxtedandwarlingham@abdiocese.org.uk Mobile:   07748 490422 St Ambrose Church - Warlingham: Name:   Lucy D’Souza Email:    sg2.oxtedandwarlingham@abdiocese.org.uk Mobile: 07885 090710 They are here to help and support you in anyway and if you are in need to talk, please speak to them at any time. For any information about Safeguarding, in all churches there are boards at the back of the church with information about Safeguarding and the support which is available from the Parish and the Safeguarding teams. As a Parish we ensure that all Safeguarding measures are taken to look after and protect the safety and welfare of everyone in our Parish.