Our Safeguarding Policy
We endeavour to do this by:
Adopting and maintaining a Safeguarding Policy as set out in our Serving Young People Well document.
Promoting excellence in safeguarding practice and environments.
Recruiting well.
Providing appropriate training.
Providing effective oversight and support to deliver on expectations.
Giving clear procedures for recognising and dealing with concerns.
Our Designated Staff
ALL concerns for young people should be communcated to the appropriate member of our team without delay.
Concerns of Wellbeing
If you have a Wellbeing Concern for an individual (including mental health, mood, thoughts of harm), you should call the local Area Leader.
Concerns of Abuse
If you have an Abuse Concern for an individual (including disclosures, allegations or potential signs of abuse), you should contact the designated Safeguarding Officers Helen McKay & Jose Cummings by emailing: safeguarding@exodusonline.org.uk or completing the concern form.
Out of Hours & Useful Contacts
- PSNI (NI Police) - 101
- An Garda Síochána (ROI Police) -112
- Regional Social Work Services (Child Protection, NI) - 0800 197 9995
- TUSLA (Child Protection, ROI) - 0818 776 315
Other Useful Contacts
- Childline - Free, 24 hr confidential advice & support for under 19s - 0800 1111
- NSPCC - For advice (if you cannot reach a designated officer) 0808 800 5000
- SelfHarm online - https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
