Safeguarding
Our parish of Hunts Cross: St Hilda is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Liverpool’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Valerie Carter valsmile@aol.com or 07503 172766 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (contact details below) If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and our local authority’s children (0151 233 3700) or adult (0151 709 6010) social care services.
Suzanne Atherton – Head of Safeguarding (DSO) – email: suzanne.atherton@liverpool.anglican.org or telephone 07904 418 048
Stuart Barton Ainsworth – Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DDSO) – email: stuart.bartonainsworth@liverpool.anglican.org or telephone 07919 112979
Karen Williams – Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – email: karen.williams@liverpool.anglican.org or telephone 07946189061
For training enquiries, please contact Sarah McKeown, Safeguarding Training Officer - Email: safeguarding.training@liverpool.anglican.org or Telephone: 07880024071
For support with DBS. Safer recruitment and Safeguarding Dashboards please contact Debbie Doran – Email deborah.doran@liverpool.anglican.org or tel 0151 705 2124. Debbie’s normal hours of work are Monday and Tuesday from 8.30-5.30pm.