A matrix setting out the training needed for different roles within the URC has been published as Resource S2. Key roles relevant to local churches are set out below
| Foundation | Intermediate or combined | Advanced | Recommended Bespoke Modules | ||||
| Church Safeguarding Coordinators | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Deputy Safeguarding Coordinators | Yes | Yes |
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| Active Ministers and CRCWs including retired ministers who meet the requirements of active ministry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Children’s and Youth Workers including lead volunteers | Yes | Yes |
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| Regular children’s and youth work helpers (working under supervision) | Yes | Yes |
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| One-off or occasional children’s and youth helpers (working under supervision) | Yes | ||||||
| Managers of children’s, youth and Adult’ workers | Yes | Yes |
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| Adult Workers including regular volunteer helpers and Leaders. | Yes | Yes |
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| Volunteers for one-off events (Adult groups) | Yes | ||||||
| Pastoral Visitors | Yes | Yes | ** |
**If visits include offenders managed by the church |
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| Worship Leaders and Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers | Yes | Yes |
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| Elders as Trustees | Yes | Yes | ** |
** If there is no Minister and if there is a managed offender in the church at least one Elder must undertake Advanced Training. |
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| Church Secretary | Yes | Yes | Verifier and Safer Recruitment | ||||
Download or print the full Matrix here