Cathedral seeks Independent Lay Chair

Chester Cathedral is seeking the services of an Independent Lay Chair for its Cathedral Safeguarding Advisory Panel (CSAP). The CSAP will help with setting a strategic direction for the ongoing safeguarding work at the Cathedral.

The successful candidate would possess up-to-date knowledge and experience of working in either the Judiciary, Police or Social Services and with a Safeguarding context. The Independent Lay Chair is a voluntary role. The CSAP plan to meet four times a year.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact the Dean’s Office on 01244 500 978. The deadline for expressions of interest is Tuesday 30 April. 

Safeguarding in Church of England Cathedrals

The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester, represents cathedrals at a national level and is working with the National Safeguarding Team on cathedral-centred policies that recognise a cathedral’s unique safeguarding responsibilities. 

He says safeguarding in our cathedrals is different from safeguarding in our parishes: "Cathedrals are different to parishes. They don’t just have established regular congregations and they are open at all times; people can come and go as they please. They often deal with a large number of children, visitors and volunteers and hold varied services every day. Together these elements of cathedral life present unique safeguarding responsibilities that we must meet."


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