Job summary
We are looking for
a compassionate and dedicated Muslim Pastoral Support Worker to join our
Pastoral and Spiritual Care team on a bank basis. You will mainly work at Dewsbury
Hospital in the Priestley Unit, with occasional visits to other Trust sites as
required.
As part of our
small, supportive, and enthusiastic team, you will provide spiritual and
pastoral support to service users, families, carers, and staff across the
Trust. The role involves responding to referrals, supporting people through
times of emotional or spiritual distress, and contributing to the wider
wellbeing of our diverse community. You may also be asked to attend Pastoral
and Spiritual Care team updates.
This post is
restricted to applicants of the Muslim faith under the Equality Act 2010,
Schedule 9, Part 1, as the duties require the individual to provide
faith-specific spiritual care in accordance with Islamic teaching and practice.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will offer care grounded in the Quran and Hadith when required
and provide guidance and support in matters relating to Islamic end-of-life
care and associated practices.
You will attend the wards and
community sites to provide a listening ear and support to people
from diverse backgrounds of culture and religion and with those of no faith.
You will work
flexibly to help maintain a consistent service across Trust sites.
You will pass
on referrals as appropriate to the chaplains within the department
You will be
included in conversations within the pastoral and Spiritual Care team where
spiritual care is an important issue
You will work within the protocols and practices of Pastoral and
Spiritual Care
Maintain a high standard when
carrying out duties allocated to you by the Senior Chaplain on duty,
If
you would like to discuss the role before applying, you are warmly encouraged
to contact Reverend Stephen Oakley in Pastoral and Spiritual Care 01924 316284
for an informal conversation.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To function and carry out the duties of a Pastoral Support worker within the Department of Pastoral and Spiritual Care, providing for the pastoral, spiritual, ethical and religious needs of service users, relatives and staff in rooms designated for prayer and worship, ward areas and communities across all locations of the Trust
May occasionally work in challenging environments which could include lone working and conflict resolution.
Undertake and maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of service.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
To provide pastoral and spiritual care within both hospital and community locations where requested, and on a visiting rota with the Chaplains.
To meet as far as possible the particular spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, staff and relatives belonging to the pastoral support workers denomination or religion and to respond where appropriate to requests for help or advice from patients staff and relatives of other cultural or religious backgrounds.
To facilitate staff and service user support in hospital and community locations. (e.g. Meditation, visiting)
Jobs will be planned out by the senior chaplain and passed to the job holder
To be an active presence around the hospital and community locations
To refer any complex needs to a senior Chaplain
Job description
Job responsibilities
To function and carry out the duties of a Pastoral Support worker within the Department of Pastoral and Spiritual Care, providing for the pastoral, spiritual, ethical and religious needs of service users, relatives and staff in rooms designated for prayer and worship, ward areas and communities across all locations of the Trust
May occasionally work in challenging environments which could include lone working and conflict resolution.
Undertake and maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of service.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
To provide pastoral and spiritual care within both hospital and community locations where requested, and on a visiting rota with the Chaplains.
To meet as far as possible the particular spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, staff and relatives belonging to the pastoral support workers denomination or religion and to respond where appropriate to requests for help or advice from patients staff and relatives of other cultural or religious backgrounds.
To facilitate staff and service user support in hospital and community locations. (e.g. Meditation, visiting)
Jobs will be planned out by the senior chaplain and passed to the job holder
To be an active presence around the hospital and community locations
To refer any complex needs to a senior Chaplain
Person Specification
Special Knowledge Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of own faith/belief community and religious/belief traditions, plus some understanding of other traditions and faith/belief communities, multi-faith issues and cultural care
- Computing skills and applications (e.g., Microsoft office)
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and to maintain professional boundaries whilst providing compassionate care.
- Accepting of individual responsibility within a teamwork culture
- The ability to prioritise workload and act on own initiative with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Is guided by the UKBHC (UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains) Code of Conduct and the practices and procedures for employees in the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of religious spiritual and ethical issues relating to health care
- Understanding of the counselling processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental and physical health problems.
- The ability to establish effective professional relationships and maintain cooperation of others.
- To be trustworthy showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care and have an approach that values and affirms the right of those outside the Pastoral Support Workers own tradition to practice their beliefs appropriately.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of attendance.
- Good team worker
Desirable
- Current driving licence with access to own transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education GCSE level
- Accredited/Approved by their faith/belief community to provide pastoral and/or religious support to its members.
- Substantial experience volunteering in a similar role (at least 12 months) or with a health care organisation.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal religious study
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience volunteering in a similar role (at least 12 months) or with a health care organisation.
- Pastoral experience in ministry in a mental health or health care focussed environment.
- Be in good standing with their own faith/belief community.
- Independent and Teamworking
Desirable
- Hospital related pastoral and spiritual care
Training
Essential
- Evidence of in-house training as approved by their faith/belief community and head of Pastoral and Spiritual Care.
- Proven commitment to personal development
- Show commitment to undertake further training essential to the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Understanding of a range of religions, faiths and beliefs
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of own faith/belief community and religious/belief traditions, plus some understanding of other traditions and faith/belief communities, multi-faith issues and cultural care
- Computing skills and applications (e.g., Microsoft office)
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and to maintain professional boundaries whilst providing compassionate care.
- Accepting of individual responsibility within a teamwork culture
- The ability to prioritise workload and act on own initiative with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Is guided by the UKBHC (UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains) Code of Conduct and the practices and procedures for employees in the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of religious spiritual and ethical issues relating to health care
- Understanding of the counselling processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental and physical health problems.
- The ability to establish effective professional relationships and maintain cooperation of others.
- To be trustworthy showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care and have an approach that values and affirms the right of those outside the Pastoral Support Workers own tradition to practice their beliefs appropriately.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of attendance.
- Good team worker
Desirable
- Current driving licence with access to own transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education GCSE level
- Accredited/Approved by their faith/belief community to provide pastoral and/or religious support to its members.
- Substantial experience volunteering in a similar role (at least 12 months) or with a health care organisation.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal religious study
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience volunteering in a similar role (at least 12 months) or with a health care organisation.
- Pastoral experience in ministry in a mental health or health care focussed environment.
- Be in good standing with their own faith/belief community.
- Independent and Teamworking
Desirable
- Hospital related pastoral and spiritual care
Training
Essential
- Evidence of in-house training as approved by their faith/belief community and head of Pastoral and Spiritual Care.
- Proven commitment to personal development
- Show commitment to undertake further training essential to the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Understanding of a range of religions, faiths and beliefs
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
