Safeguarding Information

As an organisation, Young Somerset are committed to safeguarding all staff, young people, and stakeholders in our care.  Everyone at Young Somerset is vigilant and our aim is to protect all young people, Young Somerset staff and stakeholders from unnecessary harm.

As an organisation we take safeguarding seriously. All our staff are trained and updated regularly to ensure safeguarding is part of our culture.

If you are worried about a child, young person or adult you have a concern about, you can call Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224 or speak to a member of our team.

Our Designated Safeguarding Officers are: Nik Harwood and Lisa Farley

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officers are: Pam Hudd, Karen Leafe, Jane Field, Charlotte Johnson, Alex Walker, Barney Simmons, James Brookes and Andrea White.

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Somerset Big Tent Project Officer

We are looking for someone with the skills and expertise to engage with a wide range of organisation. You will need to be dynamic and pro-active in seeking organisations across Somerset who are eligible to join the Somerset Big Tent alongside promoting and developing Somerset Big Tent.
Visitors

Young Somerset has a legal duty of care for health, safety and wellbeing of all staff, children and young people we work with. This duty of care incorporates the duty to safeguard everyone from harm or abuse.
Volunteers

At Young Somerset we recognise the important role the volunteers play within our organisation and the benefits that they bring to the children and young people we work with.
Safeguarding Information

As an organisation, Young Somerset are committed to safeguarding all staff, young people, and stakeholders in our care.  Everyone at Young Somerset is vigilant and our aim is to protect all young people, Young Somerset staff and stakeholders from unnecessary harm.