Pastoral Support Worker

3 days ago


Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to support the Lead Chaplain's role in our hospitals.

The successful candidate will contribute a couple of hours a week, engaging with patients, relatives, staff, and chaplaincy colleagues regardless of denomination, gender, faith or belief.

About Our Hospitals

Our trust has an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. We provide community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond, guided by our 5 key principles:

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality and Safety at Heart
  • A Positive Patient Experience Every Time
  • A Great Place to Work
  • Effective Financial Management

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we're serious about supporting a workforce that reflects our local community. Applicants need to be flexible, respectful of difference, approachable, compassionate, sensitive and resilient.

Job Responsibilities
  • Respectfully approaching patients and introducing yourself and your role
  • Listening to patient or carer's stories
  • Promoting the work of the Chaplaincy in general
  • Building up a rapport with patients, staff and visitors
  • Praying with a patient if they request it or finding someone who could
  • Referring the patient to the Chaplain for further pastoral care if required
  • Some volunteers take Holy Communion to the bedside, if they are licensed to do so by their own denomination
  • Joining in Team discussions and training as required
Requirements
  • Experience of pastoral visiting
  • Active member of faith/pastoral group
  • Ability/experience of working within a team
Skills Required
  • Good listening skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Empathy

Estimated Salary: £18-20 per hour



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