The Policies and Resources on this page have been provided by the Southwark Safeguarding Commission in conjunction with CSAS.

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National Policies

The current National policies are available to view on-line; see the
CSAS Procedures Manual page for details.
This is an interactive e-document, maintained by CSAS.

• Organisational Structure for Safeguarding Part 1.5 (232Kb)
• How to Respond to Concerns and Allegations Part 2 (546Kb)
• Code of Practice for Vetting and Barring including Criminal Records Bureau Checks Part 4.7 (707Kb)
   

Recruitment

The current guide to Safeguarding checks at a local level is
Code of Practice for Vetting and Barring Including Criminal Records Bureau Checks and is part of the National guidelines.

The information and forms below can be downloaded to help you with the appointment of paid staff and volunteers.

• Staff Recruitment Guidance in respect of roles working with vulnerable people
• Cover Sheet content explaining forms used within Safer Recruitment process to applicants
• A users' guide to the criminal records bureau for those working at a local level
• Interviewing to establish suitability
• Application Form for Volunteer Roles involving children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Safeguarding Self Declaration Form (Confidential)
• Confirmation of Identity Form
• Letter requesting reference for parish volunteer
• Reference Form for parish volunteer

 

Role descriptions

These resources can be downloaded as necessary to suit the needs of an individual parish or organisation.

• Safeguarding Representative
• Pastoral Assistant
• Catechist
• Children's Liturgy
• Altar Servers' Co-ordinator
• Music Leader
• Youth Worker