An opportunity is available to join a supportive Chaplaincy Team, providing compassionate pastoral, spiritual and emotional care to people from a wide range of backgrounds. The role involves working with individuals, families, staff and volunteers during significant, challenging or sensitive periods, offering a listening presence and support that respects personal beliefs, values and preferences.

You will provide one-to-one and group-based pastoral care, responding appropriately to requests for support and visiting people in a variety of settings. Duties will include offering prayer, reflection, religious or spiritual guidance where requested, and facilitating access to representatives of different faiths or belief communities. You will also support people who identify as non-religious or who are exploring questions of meaning, purpose, loss and hope.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and external faith and belief representatives, you will contribute to a responsive and inclusive service. You may be involved in supporting people during periods of illness, bereavement, crisis or transition, as well as assisting with memorials, services, ceremonies and other relevant activities. Accurate record-keeping, maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding, health and safety and professional procedures will be essential.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, counselling, spiritual care or a related field, together with the ability to support people from diverse cultural, religious and social backgrounds. A recognised qualification in chaplaincy, theology, pastoral studies or an equivalent discipline would be advantageous. You should demonstrate emotional resilience, sound judgement and the ability to remain calm and compassionate in difficult circumstances.

Strong communication and listening skills are essential, alongside the ability to build trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing competing priorities and adapting your approach to individual needs. A commitment to equality, inclusion, dignity and person-centred care is expected, as is a willingness to participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.