The Kirton Group team:
Incumbent: Father Paul Norwood SSC
Kirton Officer: Carol Woods
Deanery Officer: Adam Kelk
Diocesan safeguarding Team: safeguarding.training@lincoln.anglican.org
Our Safeguarding Support Case Worker will offer a listening ear and appropriate advice to individuals who want to tell someone about abuse they have personally experienced, and who wants help to do something to stop the abuse or prevent harm to others or because they just need to talk about their experience.
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officers provide advice and support to parishes about all aspects of safeguarding, including where there are allegations against parish volunteers or parish officers, and are responsible for assisting parishes who are supporting known offenders.
Our Bishop’s Safeguarding Adviser is the Head of Department for Safeguarding offers support and advice to the Bishop and his senior team and manages the diocesan safeguarding team. They are responsible for the statutory safeguarding functions and there roles is defined within the DSA regulations 2017.
Please remember that if you have a serious concern about a child or adult at risk you should contact the Police or the local authority safeguarding team in your area. Please note: you do not need to speak to the diocesan safeguarding team first if the matter is urgent.
Diocesian Safeguarding Contact: 01522 504 070 or safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org
Emergency: 999
Local Police: 101
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now! (NSPCC): 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org
Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
Safeguarding Officer: Graham Brignall 01205 317589
Safeguarding Officer: Fay Baillie 01205 723529
Key Documents & Sources of Reference:
Diocesan Safeguarding Documents and Guidance
Statements and PoliciesSafeguarding
Safeguarding FlowchartVulnerable Adults
What to Do If… (Contact Information)
Responding Well to Domestic Violence
Key Safeguarding Contacts:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team consists of:
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: 01522 50 40 81/07712 321 361
Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: 01522 50 40 80/07432 522 412
Safeguarding Support Case Worker: 01522 50 40 79
Safeguarding Team Administrator: 01522 50 40 68