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Policies & protocols

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

Duty to “have due regard” to safeguarding

An explanatory note of what the legal duty to “have due regard” on matters relating

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.

Parish Safeguarding Dashboards

The Diocese of Norwich uses Parish Safeguarding Dashboards to support Parish Safeguarding Officers, Clergy and

Parish Safeguarding Officers

Thank you so much for taking on the important role of Parish Safeguarding Officer for

Details about our online and virtual training. Introduction to the Safeguarding Training modules; who needs to do what; how to access the online modules; and dates, times, venues and booking details for training events.

Statutory Sick Pay for Clergy

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is money paid by employers to employees who are away from

Stipends

Links to a range of useful websites and information, including stipend statements and HMRC guidance.

Counselling

Public ministry can be immensely rewarding. However, exposure to the distress of other people’s lives, the tensions and conflicts which may arise in parish life and the difficulties of living ‘on the job’, all make costly demands on ministers and their families. It can be hard for those in public ministry and those with whom they share their lives to know where to turn for confidential support, especially if they are new to the Diocese or to ministry.

Mission and Ministry

The Mission of the Church is the mission of Jesus Christ, Every day our churches serve local parishes through mission, responding to human need in local communities alongside providing weekly services of Worship.

In Ministry, our clergy and lay leaders faithfully minister through churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney. If you feel called to ministry, there are different pathways available as well as ongoing support and training.

If you see Ministry as a possible vocation, please do have a look at the Vocations pages, and start with a conversation with your parish priest. If you live outisde of the Diocese of Norwich, feel free to get in touch and come and see us.

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