Safeguarding
Our Parish, St Joseph’s Pudsey, is absolutely committed to the safeguarding of its parishioners, and in particular to the protection of children and vulnerable adults from all abuse and to actively promote a safe, supportive and loving environment for them.
This commitment and duty flows from the knowledge that we are all made in the image of God and from the common belief of the Church in the dignity and uniqueness of every human life. Our guiding principle is that each child and each vulnerable adult has the right to experience the highest level of care and protection, encouragement and respect that we can provide.
We liaise closely with all statutory agencies to ensure any and all allegations of abuse are promptly reported and that those who are harmed are fully supported in the best and most appropriate way. We are supported at all times in this work by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. This team are always contactable by parishioners if they have safeguarding concerns through these contact details:
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Telephone: 0113 2618046
Email: safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Parish Safeguarding Representatives
Fran Cracknell – psr.fcracknell@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Maria Hogan – psr.mhogan@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
It is essential we create a safe environment for all within our parish. To help achieve this we adhere to the safer recruitment of all parish volunteers and where necessary and appropriate we use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Parish Safeguarding Reps will advise and process applications in conjunction with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Reporting Immediate Safeguarding Concerns
If you have concerns that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk and is in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999.
Reporting Urgent Safeguarding Concerns
The NSPCC can be contacted on 0808 800 5000.
In Leeds, safeguarding concerns can be reported in the following ways:
Reporting Child Safeguarding Concerns (Under 18)
- Office hours: 0113 222 4403 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).
- Duty and Advice Team: 0113 376 0336.
- Out of hours: 0113 535 0600.
Reporting Adult Safeguarding Concerns
- Office hours: 0113 222 4401 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).
- Out of hours: 0113 2409536.
- Email: leedsadults@leeds.gov.uk
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is only by working together that we can achieve our shared commitment to the safeguarding of our parishioners, and in particular to the protection of children and vulnerable adults from all abuse and to actively promote a safe, supportive and loving environment for them.