Safer Recruitment Toolkit and Guidance
Model forms and templates to use when undertaking safer recruitment for volunteer roles.
Model Role Descriptions
These are sample of possible role descriptions for some roles you may have in your church or parish. They are not exhaustive or in any way prescriptive. You may wish to edit and add or amend certain responsibilities as these will differ between parishes. If you need a role description for a role that is not listed there is a generic form and you can ask for assistance form the Diocese Safeguarding Team.
Model Role Description: Basic Template
Model Volunteer Application Form
Activities eligible for a criminal records check - tool to assist you in deciding if a role is eligible for a DBS check (if you are not sure then please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team).
Model Interview - Discussion Form
Model Reference Form
Confidential Declaration Form
Model Volunteer Appointment Letter
DBS Update Service
In some cases volunteers or paid employees will have obtained a DBS Certificate via another organisation which they have then registered with the 'Update Service'. In some cases it will be possible to use this DBS Certificate for the role they have applied to do in the Parish. In some instances it will not be possible. In order to assist Parishes to determine if this is the case we have issued the following guidance and a record form:
DBS Checks: How to Use the Update Service
DBS Update Service Record and Consent Form