Volunteer Chaplain

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking volunteers to provide pastoral and spiritual support for patients, relatives and staff under the supervision of the Trust Chaplain. The role will be based on three Devon Partnership NHS Trust mental health wards; Meadow View, Moorland View and Ocean View. Working closely with our Trust chaplains you will be expected to complete our in-house chaplaincy training before visiting the wards on your own.

As chaplains we offer support and encouragement to people of all faiths and none. If you are accredited within a recognised faith tradition you will be able to offer support to patients seeking your input, however, this is not a prerequisite for the role.

Following an initial informal discussion with members of the chaplaincy team, suitable applicants will be invited to complete the Trusts volunteer recruitment process. This includes a reference from their local minister or faith leader as well as clearance checks for safeguarding purposes.

Main duties of the job

As a regular presence on wards and units, you will provide support and practical help to service users. Chaplaincy volunteers inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible through listening and sharing wisdom. This helps users regain control over their lives and encourages their own unique recovery process. Key tasks:

To build supportive and respectful relationships with people who use mental health services and their carers.

To establish respectful relationships with the staff team on the ward or unit.

To support and be directed by a Trust Chaplain

To be a positive role model.

To be actively involved in developing the Chaplaincy Volunteer role.

To support chaplains and other staff on the ward or unit in facilitating activities.

What we are looking for:

You will be a self-starter, working alongside patients, their carers, and staff

You will be willing to regularly liaise with a designated Trust Chaplain

You will be willing to attend a Reflection half day, every six months

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience This is a voluntary role

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-23-5760-2

Job locations

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To build supportive and respectful relationships with people who use mental health services and their carers.

To establish respectful relationships with the staff team on the ward or unit.

To support and be directed by a Trust Chaplain

To be a positive role model.

To be actively involved in developing the Chaplaincy Volunteer role.

To support chaplains and other staff on the ward or unit in facilitating activities.

What we are looking for:

You will be a self-starter, working alongside patients, their carers, and staff

You will be willing to regularly liaise with a designated Trust Chaplain

You will be willing to attend a Reflection half day, every six months

Job description

Job responsibilities

To build supportive and respectful relationships with people who use mental health services and their carers.

To establish respectful relationships with the staff team on the ward or unit.

To support and be directed by a Trust Chaplain

To be a positive role model.

To be actively involved in developing the Chaplaincy Volunteer role.

To support chaplains and other staff on the ward or unit in facilitating activities.

What we are looking for:

You will be a self-starter, working alongside patients, their carers, and staff

You will be willing to regularly liaise with a designated Trust Chaplain

You will be willing to attend a Reflection half day, every six months

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

You will be a self-starter, working alongside patients, their carers, and staff
You will be willing to regularly liaise with a designated Trust Chaplain
You will be willing to attend a Reflection half day, every six months

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

You will be a self-starter, working alongside patients, their carers, and staff
You will be willing to regularly liaise with a designated Trust Chaplain
You will be willing to attend a Reflection half day, every six months

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.