Chaplain

THE ROLE - Part-time (30 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website

CLOSING DATE - 14 May 2023 at midnight, with a proposed interview date of 17 May 2023

Are you a warm, kind person with a deep and committed religious faith or recognised philosophical belief, with a love of young people and a flexible approach?

We are seeking a Chaplain to manage our Chaplaincy Service across our West Sussex supported accommodation projects. You will work directly with young people aged 16-25, be responsible for the recruitment and management of Volunteer chaplains and be expected to make and sustain strong community links. Our chaplains (employed and voluntary) offer non-judgemental support to both residents and staff with their spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing, supporting people of all faiths, no faith, and those exploring faith, belief and spirituality. Our Chaplaincy sessions centre around hospitality by providing a safe space to be heard, have fun and eat together. You will be part of a small and supportive employed chaplaincy team, and some wider housing teams, you (and your volunteers) will have a particularly important role at times of crisis and loss.

ABOUT YOU - We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself

A successful applicant will have a good understanding of their own faith or belief system, as well as some understanding of other faiths and belief traditions and a willingness to listen and learn. You will have the ability to actively listen to and support young people experiencing a range of potentially distressing situations including grief, trauma and poor mental health. You will have some understanding of safeguarding procedures and experience working with young people. Formal training in your faith tradition is also desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact lucy.mcgrath@ymcadlg.org

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at recruitment@ymcadlg.org

TO APPLY - Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV

An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.

For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).