When someone is not suitable or becomes unsuitable to work with children or adults

No matter how rigorous our ‘safe recruitment' processes may be, occasionally there will be situations where a person becomes unsuitable to continue working with children or adults. This may be because they demonstrate behaviour that could be regarded as criminal or lacking in appropriate boundaries, is dishonest or demonstrates negative attitudes towards vulnerable groups in society.

A person may become unsuitable because of their actions whilst working/volunteering for the Church or because of their behaviour or actions outwith the Church.

Usually, these situations are managed by the congregation's Safeguarding Panel or the employing agencies of the Church.