ECC Code of Conduct (Version 3.0 – June 2023)

ECC Code of Conduct (Version 3.0 – June 2023)

Engadine Congregational Church

Code of Conduct1

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  1. When serving at Engadine Congregational Church I commit to conducting myself in a manner consistent with the safe ministry training that I have undertaken. In particular:
  1. I will treat adults, children and young people with respect and value, without favouritism.
  2. I will behave appropriately, being faithful to my appointed tasks, being an example to others, and being careful in how I physically interact with others.
  3. I will never use physical punishment or abusive language – even as a form of discipline.
  4. I will act transparently, as far as possible, ensuring that another adult is present or within eyesight when I am with a vulnerable person (including other people’s children).
  1. I commit to ensuring that the spaces and activities that I am responsible for are safe and do not put people at risk of significant harm.
  2. I commit to including vulnerable people (and/or their carers/significant others) in discussions about decisions that will significantly affect them.
  3. I commit to encouraging openness by listening to people’s concerns with a willingness to support them and help them.
  4. I commit to reporting any concerns or suspicions about harmful behaviours and significant risks to the Engadine Congregational Church Safe Ministry Representative without bias or partiality.
  5. I will submit to the Engadine Congregational Church leader screening process to ensure that I am a suitable person to work with vulnerable people.
  6. I will familiarise myself with, and abide by, the Engadine Congregational Church Safe Ministry Policy and the Guidelines appropriate to my area of service.
  7. I will submit to disciplinary steps if I am found to violate these commitments or act in an otherwise inappropriate or illegal manner at Engadine Congregational Church.

Name: ___________________________________________

Signed: ___________________________________________

Date: __________________

1 To a large degree this Code of Conduct relies heavily upon the Leader Commitment (Code of Conduct) made available through Safe Ministry Training (www.safeministrytraining.com.au) and used with their permission.

Contact our Safe Ministry Representative HERE