The Safeguarding policy was originally agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 16th July 2019. Our policy was revised on 9th September 2024. At St James with Emmanuel Churches, we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and Good Practice Guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sue Chadwick Email: stjamesandemmanuelsafeguarding@gmail.com
Our Safeguarding Team consists of
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sue Chadwick
Rev Heather Atkinson Incumbent
Readers: Ron Jones, Mike Collins, Liz Cooper Clark
Helen Jones, Cath Tunstall
Allyson Brown
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 643442
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
· Wirral Council Adult Social Care
o Central Advice and Duty Team
o Mon – Fri 8.50am – 5pm: Telephone 0151 514 2222 (option 3)
o Outside hours: 0151 677 6557
o Email: wcnt.centraladviceanddutyteam@nhs.net
· Wirral Council Children’s Social Care
o Wirral Integrated Front Door Team
o Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm: Telephone 0151 606 2008 (option 2)
o Outside hours: 0151 677 6557
o Email: ifd@wirral.gov.uk
Helplines
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)