Job summary
SJAC are seeking Christian Minster for the role
of Senior Chaplain to serve St John Ambulance Cymru in the Mid & West Wales
region (covering Dyfed, Powys and West Glamorgan, by helping, supporting and
guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity.
Main duties of the job
Senior
Chaplains have a pivotal role to play in leading a group of chaplains within
their region in providing spiritual and pastoral support to all members of St
John Ambulance Cymru, as well as having
the opportunity to participate in decision making by being a member of the
Priory for Wales Pro Fide Committee.
We welcome applications of interest from all for this exciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in the charity, but key
areas of experience we are looking for from applicants that areOrdained Minister
in the Christian church or accredited and authorised by a major Christian
Denomination.
About us
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We
existed before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support to
those who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity and
developing new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve the
overwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders and
provide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look after
hundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from football
crowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilience
and ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the difference
between a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, both
employees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteer
with us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support our
charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career
development and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programme
of modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. This
includes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models and
were developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to
improve our overall people experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Chaplains have a pivotal role to play in leading a group of chaplains within their region in providing spiritual and pastoral support to all members of St John Ambulance Cymru, as well as having the opportunity to participate in decision making by being a member of the Priory for Wales Pro Fide Committee.
Christian Minster for the role of Senior Chaplain to serve St John Ambulance Cymru in the Mid & West Wales region (covering Dyfed, Powys and West Glamorgan) by helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity.
Key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are Ordained Minister in the Christian church or accredited and authorised by a major Christian Denomination.
To maintain and uphold the Christian foundations of the Order and to live life in accord with the Orders aims Pro Fide For the Faith.
Key duties and responsibilities
- To act as a central point of contact for all Pro Fide matters/requests within the Region.
- To recruit and manage a small group of chaplains who will assist in providing Pro Fide support within the Region.
- To ensure all requests for support are distributed to relevant chaplains, and actioned.
- To organise meetings to support and instruct chaplains, both in person and via digital channels.
- To develop relationships with Assistant Chief Volunteer of Region, County Commissioners and other senior County officers.
- To become familiar with the Divisions in the Region, their officers and members by means of occasional visits.
- To become familiar with the St John Council(s) personnel (President, Chair, Secretary) within each County.
- To keep abreast of special events or pastoral needs within the Region.
- To promote awareness and use of the network of chaplains to Divisions.
- To be familiar with, and to promote, the Priorys Pro Fide resources.
- To establish and maintain a log of volunteers providing pastoral support within the Region.
- To be a member of the Priory for Wales Pro Fide Committee.
- As part of the Pro Fide Committee attend two meetings per year (held virtually or inperson) providing Regional updates.
- As part of the Pro Fide Committee attend Investitures (as able), participating in the processions and by invitation contributing to the Priorys worship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Chaplains have a pivotal role to play in leading a group of chaplains within their region in providing spiritual and pastoral support to all members of St John Ambulance Cymru, as well as having the opportunity to participate in decision making by being a member of the Priory for Wales Pro Fide Committee.
Christian Minster for the role of Senior Chaplain to serve St John Ambulance Cymru in the Mid & West Wales region (covering Dyfed, Powys and West Glamorgan) by helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity.
Key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are Ordained Minister in the Christian church or accredited and authorised by a major Christian Denomination.
To maintain and uphold the Christian foundations of the Order and to live life in accord with the Orders aims Pro Fide For the Faith.
Key duties and responsibilities
- To act as a central point of contact for all Pro Fide matters/requests within the Region.
- To recruit and manage a small group of chaplains who will assist in providing Pro Fide support within the Region.
- To ensure all requests for support are distributed to relevant chaplains, and actioned.
- To organise meetings to support and instruct chaplains, both in person and via digital channels.
- To develop relationships with Assistant Chief Volunteer of Region, County Commissioners and other senior County officers.
- To become familiar with the Divisions in the Region, their officers and members by means of occasional visits.
- To become familiar with the St John Council(s) personnel (President, Chair, Secretary) within each County.
- To keep abreast of special events or pastoral needs within the Region.
- To promote awareness and use of the network of chaplains to Divisions.
- To be familiar with, and to promote, the Priorys Pro Fide resources.
- To establish and maintain a log of volunteers providing pastoral support within the Region.
- To be a member of the Priory for Wales Pro Fide Committee.
- As part of the Pro Fide Committee attend two meetings per year (held virtually or inperson) providing Regional updates.
- As part of the Pro Fide Committee attend Investitures (as able), participating in the processions and by invitation contributing to the Priorys worship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordained Minister in the Christian church or accredited and authorised by a major Christian Denomination.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordained Minister in the Christian church or accredited and authorised by a major Christian Denomination.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
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).
Additional information
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).
