Page Roles - Diocese of Norwich

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PCCs roles

Responsibilities A Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the governing body of a parish church. Each PCC is a charity and PCC members are trustees of the charity (the parish church).

Bishop’s Deliverance Team

The Bishop of Norwich authorises a team of ministers to support parish clergy in their work of pastoral care and support. This team is called the Deliverance Team and its

Keith Makin report: John Smyth

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.

Dashboards and Data

Completing data and forms may seem difficult or time consuming. But please know that all of our dashboards gather information which then helps to inform mission and ministry across the

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham

We support the Parish Support Team’s goals by attracting, developing and retaining talented employees, while ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive work culture that values people’s contribution and is

Safeguarding in schools

Both Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils have dedicated safeguarding websites for schools The Diocese of Norwich is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The websites below give school staff advice

Policies & protocols

Within our churches we are committed to respectful pastoral ministry to all adults and the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people.

Example job/role descriptions

Job/role description templates for a wide range of roles including Parish Safeguarding Officer, Youth Club leaders and helpers, Foodbank workers and more.

A smiling picture of Professor Jay who wrote the Safeguarding report

Future of Church Safeguarding Report

February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Future of Church Safeguarding Report was published on 21 February 2024 from Professor Alexis Jay. The work was commissioned following the termination of the contracts of the original Independent

New Safeguarding Trainer appointed

January 30, 2024 No Comments

Helen Norris has been appointed as a new trainer to join the safeguarding team within the Parish Support Team at the Diocese. Helen replaces Ruth Walker, who retired in January

Parish safeguarding officer