Safeguarding Manager

To be responsible for coordination of all safeguarding practices by:

• Directing and implementing the safeguarding policies;
• Liaising with and supporting parishes and communities to ensure implementation of local
• policies and procedures;
• Liaising with the safeguarding committee and the advisory panel;
• Ensuring that all safeguarding personnel are kept up to date with practice, as communicated from the NBSCCCI;
• Reporting directly to the Church authority on all child safeguarding issues.

Designated liaison person (DLP)

To promote safeguarding by:

• • Hearing safeguarding concerns;
  • Passing on safeguarding concerns to the statutory authorities;
  • Managing cases and all associated documents;
  • Liaising with the support person, advisor and the Church authority;
  • Passing on safeguarding concerns relating to children to the NBSCCCI;
  • Conducting internal inquiries;
  • Contributing to upholding the three standards in practice and behaviour;
  • Completing an annual report regarding compliance with Standards for the Church authority;
  • Monitoring respondents or, with the Church authority, appointing a suitable person to carry out this role.