Heath Street Baptist Church recognises its responsibilities for the safeguarding of all children (0-18s), regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability and we also recognise our responsibility to safeguard adults at risk.
As Members and Trustees we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all people associated with the church, especially children and adults at risk.
We recognise that our work with children and adults at risk is the responsibility of the whole church. It is the responsibility of each member of the wider church family to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and to respond to any concerns about the well-being of children and adults at risk. Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected must be reported, and the church will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation regarding any suspected abuse linked to the church.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or volunteer. The church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training all those who work with children and adults at risk, and to provide appropriate levels of supervision.
Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS)
The Designated Person for Safeguarding will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.
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Email address: safeguarding@heathstreet.org
To read our Safeguarding Policy, click HERE [link to follow].
If you have specific concerns about an individual child, adult at risk or the conduct of a volunteer/staff member, please use the above contact details to bring this to the attention of our Designated Safeguarding Officers.
Additional Contact Details
The Children & Families Contact Service is a single access point providing advice, information and support for children and young people who may need extra help or who are vulnerable and at risk. The team provides access to the right help at the right time, as well as supporting professionals to work in an integrated way with children, young people and their families. This includes MASH and First Stop Early Help.
- Tel: 020 7974 3317 (9am to 5pm)
- Out of Hours Tel: 020 7974 4444
- Email: LBCMASHadmin@camden.gov.uk
- Secure Email: LBCMASHadmin@camden.gov.uk.cjsm.net
Police (for any child or adult in immediate danger)
Contact 101, or 999 in an emergency
Social Services in Camden
If you are concerned about the safety of a vulnerable person, please phone Contact Camden on 020 7974 4444, and when prompted, say 'Safeguarding'.
Local Baptist Association Safeguarding Contact
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Rachel Swaby