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An opportunity is available to join a supportive Chaplaincy Team providing compassionate, inclusive and confidential pastoral care to people from a wide range of backgrounds. The role involves offering emotional and spiritual support to individuals, families, visitors and colleagues during times of illness, distress, bereavement, change or personal difficulty.

You will provide a visible and approachable presence, responding sensitively to requests for support and visiting people in a variety of settings. Duties may include listening to personal concerns, offering prayer or reflection where requested, supporting people of different faiths and none, facilitating access to appropriate religious or cultural representatives, and assisting with end-of-life care and bereavement support.

The postholder will contribute to services, ceremonies, memorial events and other activities that promote wellbeing, inclusion and spiritual care. You will maintain accurate, confidential records, communicate effectively with members of the wider care team and participate in meetings, supervision, training and service development. The role also involves supporting colleagues following challenging events and contributing to a welcoming environment for all.

Applicants should have relevant experience in pastoral, spiritual, community, healthcare or voluntary work, together with a genuine commitment to compassionate and person-centred support. A recognised qualification or substantial experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, theology, religious studies or a related discipline is desirable. Understanding of different faith traditions, belief systems and approaches to spirituality is essential.

You will need excellent listening and communication skills, emotional resilience, sound judgement and the ability to work respectfully with people whose beliefs, identities and circumstances differ from your own. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team is important. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service, including occasional work outside standard hours.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks. If you are caring, reflective and committed to making a meaningful difference, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality chaplaincy and pastoral support within a diverse community.

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.

We are seeking compassionate and adaptable individuals to join our Chaplaincy Team, providing inclusive pastoral, spiritual and emotional support to people from all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. You will offer a calm, respectful presence to individuals and their families during times of uncertainty, illness, distress, bereavement or personal transition. The role involves listening without judgement, responding sensitively to expressed needs and helping people access appropriate spiritual, cultural or community support.

Your responsibilities will include visiting and supporting service users, relatives and colleagues; offering prayer, reflection, ritual or religious observance where requested; facilitating access to representatives of different faith traditions; and contributing to a responsive out-of-hours or on-call service, where required. You will maintain accurate, confidential records, communicate effectively with relevant professionals and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions. You may also support memorial services, remembrance activities, staff wellbeing initiatives and the development of resources that promote compassionate, inclusive care.

Applicants should have relevant experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, spiritual care, counselling, community support or a related setting, together with a good understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in theology, religious studies, pastoral care or another relevant discipline would be welcomed. You will need excellent listening and communication skills, emotional resilience, cultural awareness and the ability to work sensitively with people whose beliefs and circumstances differ from your own. The successful candidates will be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and demonstrate a commitment to equality, dignity and person-centred support. Appropriate checks and references will be required.