About this role
Job summary
About the Role:
Offer one-to-one pastoral and emotional support to individuals and families. Create safe, reflective space for people to explore meaning, purpose, values and belief whatever their views.Work closely with families, the Family Support Team and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure holistic care is embedded across the hospice and community settings.Provide calm, compassionate presence during emotionally challenging moments.Lead and support remembrance, reflection and memory making activities.Support and offer pastoral care to staff and volunteers.Build strong relationships with community partners, including external spiritual or faith leaders when required.
Main duties of the job
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 28-days holiday (FTE) plus Bank holidays, (pro rata for part-time working), group pension scheme, life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount, free parking and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
A driving licence is essential due to rural location.
Working 22.5 hours per week.
Salary: (Band 5 equivalent) - £32,000 to £35,000 per annum (Full-time equivalent), subject to qualifications and experience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About us
Naomi and Jack's are hospices supporting life-limited and life-threatened children, young adults and their families from across the central South of England.
Naomi and Jack's nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and supports families to make the most of their precious time with their children.
Jack's is the only hospice for young adults in the South of England. The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service.
Naomi and Jack's will be there on good days, difficult days and last days.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about providing compassionate and inclusive holistic, pastoral and spiritual support to children, young adults, families, staff and volunteers?
Naomi and Jack's is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Pastoral Support Practitioner (Faith-Neutral).
This is a unique opportunity to join our Family Support Team to provide inclusive, faith-neutral pastoral, emotional and spiritual support to children, young adults, families, staff and volunteers. Supporting people through illness, distress, end-of-life and bereavement - whatever their faith, belief or personal values.
Person Specification
The post is faith-neutral Essential
Essential Psychological or Pastoral Qualification or Experience providing pastoral, emotional, or wellbeing support in a healthcare, hospice, community, voluntary, or support setting Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to support people from diverse cultures, identities, beliefs, and life experiences Clear commitment to faith neutral, inclusive practice Sound understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safeguarding Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft applications Ability to plan and contribute to bereavement and remembrance activities for people of all faiths or none Hold a valid UK driving licence
Desirable
Desirable Training or qualification in counselling skills, pastoral care, psychology, social work, or a related discipline Experience working in palliative care, hospice, health, or third sector environments Experience supporting individuals in crisis or complex grief Experience facilitating groups or contributing to service development Working understanding of the H.O.P.E. model of spiritual care Qualification as a celebrant or similar
Additional Information This post is faith neutral Applicants are not required to hold any religious belief or affiliation Support is offered to people of any faith or none An Enhanced DBS with barred list check is required This job description reflects the main responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed and developed in line with service needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust (Naomi House)
Address Stockbridge Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 3JE
Employer's website https://www.naomihouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)