Reference Form
REQUEST FOR REFERENCE FOR A VOLUNTARY WORKER WITH CHILDREN OR ADULTS EXPERIENCING, OR AT RISK OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT
The person who sent you this link has given your name as someone who may be contacted in relation to their application to work with children or adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect. Guidelines suggest that all voluntary organisations including Churches must take steps to safeguard the children/adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect entrusted to their care. I would be grateful if you could comment on the following factors as they may apply to the applicant:-
• Previous experience of working with children or adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Their ability to provide kind and consistent care.
• Evidence of their willingness to respect the background and culture of children and adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect in their care.
• Their commitment to treat all children and adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect as individuals and with equal concern.
• Any evidence or concern that they would not be suitable to work with children and adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect.
Thank you for your time in completing this reference