Safeguarding
If you think someone is at immediate risk of harm, or a crime has been committed, you should call 999.
If you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult at Immanuel, please contact our Safeguarding Officer Caroline Kemp (based at our sending church All Saints Loose) by email: safeguarding@allsaintsloose.org.uk
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Everyone has the value and dignity that comes from being created by God in his image. We believe that we have a duty to value others and to do all we can to protect them from harm.
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We accept and endorse the principles of the Church of England's Safeguarding Policy: ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ and follow the practice guidance of the National Church.
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We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church community.
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We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working in both paid and voluntary positions with children or vulnerable adults, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosures and making appropriate referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or vulnerable adult may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and social care services in any investigation.
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We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.
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We will seek to offer pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them appropriate pastoral support.
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We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
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Other contacts
If you would prefer to speak with someone outside of Immanuel, please contact the Safeguarding Team at the Diocese of Canterbury or one of the following agencies:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Thirtyone:Eight: 0303 003 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Mankind: 01823 334244
Streetlink: 0300 500 0914
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Information for local Maidstone support can be found on the Maidstone Borough Council website:
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Further guidance can be found via the Church of England: