Area Support Chaplain (Area 1)
Pension, 20 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) - (Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked (pro rata basis of a full-time entitlement)), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme and DBS provided.
| Job Reference | REQ023334 |
|---|---|
| Date posted | 31 December 2024 |
| Closing date | 19 January 2025 |
Area Support Chaplain (ASC) Area 1
Available Hours:Part Time: 12 Hours per week
Homebased with travel across a designated area
Interview: 3 February 2025
About Us
We are a committed and visible advocate for spiritual care in social care and seek to be at the forefront of developing chaplaincy best practices. As a significant employer of chaplains, we recognise that we have a unique opportunity to support the continued development of the chaplaincy sector and ensure that spiritual care is recognised as a vital part of living well in MHA and beyond.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join MHA as an Area Support Chaplain (ASC). This key role within the Department of Chaplaincy & Spirituality works with the Head and Deputy Head of Chaplaincy as part of a team of 8 area support chaplains to deliver an effective national chaplaincy service.
ASCs provide specialist advice to leaders and managers on pastoral, spiritual and religious care. They also support chaplain recruitment, training and development within a designated area.
ASCs support MHA’s relationship with the Methodist Church and other faith and belief groups. They represent MHA at Methodist District Synods, deliver training to churches, and support our MHA Circuit Reps.
The sites included within the area are:
Care Homes
Aigburth
Alexandra House
Cromwell House
Norwood
Queens Court
Rushden Park
The Martin
Stones Place
Retirement Living Schemes
Alexandra Court
Edina Court
The Maples
Welland Place
About you
You will want to make a difference in the lives of older people and be in a role where you can see your impact every day.
You will have significant spiritual care and chaplaincy expertise and a proven track record of developing others.
You will demonstrate an empathetic understanding of the spiritual aspects of ageing and dementia through your experience providing pastoral care and leading services.
A significant proportion of our chaplains are in roles which require them to lead regular acts of Christian worship. You may not be a practising Christian, but you will be able to support their work through a detailed understanding of the Christian faith, its breadth of worshipping traditions, and experience with theological reflection. You will be sympathetic to MHA’s ethos and values.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sam Cowling-Green, Head of Chaplaincy & Spirituality – sam.cowling-green@mha.org.uk
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Clickhereto read more about this.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.