Section 3
Safe working practice
All users of parish facilities must follow the safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adult’s policy and procedures at all times.
For example they should:
- Never leave children, young people or vulnerable adults unattended with adults who have not been subject to a DBS check.
- Plan activities to involve more than one person being present or at least in sight or hearing of others. Alternatively, record, or inform others of their whereabouts and intended action.
- Where possible, have male and female leaders working with a mixed group.
- Ensure registers are complete and attendees are marked in and signed out (under 8s must be collected by a parent/carer)
- Ensure that photos or videos of individuals are not taken without written permission from parents/carers.
- Ensure that they have access to a first aid kit and telephone and know fire procedures.
- Ensure that where a child, young person or vulnerable adult needs assistance with toilet trips and when first aid is required, that this is carried out in pairs or in the latter case, that it is carried out where they can be seen.
- When working outside, ensure activities, breaks and clothing are suitable for the weather conditions and that shelter is available where possible.
Expectations of behaviour
All users of parish facilities should:
- Ensure that communications, behaviour and interaction with users should be appropriate and professional.
- Treat each other with respect and show consideration for other groups using the facilities.
- Refrain from any behaviour that involves racism, sexism, and bullying and in addition to report any instances of such behaviour to group leaders, parish councillors, the parish clerk or parents and carers as appropriate.