Chaplain £13.39 per hour Engelberg Care Home

Ashberry Healthcare Limited; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashberry Healthcare Limited is seeking a Chaplain for Engelberg Care Home in Wolverhampton to provide spiritual and pastoral support for residents, families and staff. The role emphasizes listening, presence and helping people feel supported through every stage of life.

The role involves leading services, visiting residents, offering bereavement support and building connections with faith groups, with a focus on respecting all beliefs and backgrounds. Part-time, 7 hours weekly, £13.39 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care or a faith leadership role.
• An inclusive approach and genuine respect for people of all faiths and none.
• A calm, compassionate manner and excellent listening skills.
• Confidence supporting people through difficult conversations, including end of life and grief.
• Experience in a care, hospital or hospice setting is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing one to one spiritual and pastoral support to residents in a way that suits their beliefs and wishes.
• Leading regular services, prayers or reflective sessions, and marking key religious and cultural festivals.
• Visiting residents in hospital when they’re unwell to offer comfort and support.
• Supporting residents and families at the end of life.
• Offering bereavement support to families, residents and staff, including leading or attending funeral services if required.
• Being available to staff who may need someone to talk to, particularly after a loss in the home.
• Building links with local churches, faith groups and community leaders so residents can stay connected to their faith.
• Working alongside the Wellbeing team to support residents’ emotional wellbeing.
• Keeping appropriate records in line with home policies.

Skills

Pastoral care

Chaplaincy

Inclusive approach

Active listening

Job description

Chaplain

£13.39 per hour

Engelberg Care Home

Engelberg Care Home, Ash Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DR

We are unable to support overseas applicants.

About Us

Situated within the tranquil surroundings of Ash Hill in Compton, Engelberg provides a warm and familiar environment. With 34 modern bedrooms, Engelberg is distinguished by its warm, friendly and homely atmosphere. In 2026, we are proud to be celebrating 60 years of Engelberg caring for our local community. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected.

About Ashberry Healthcare

Ashberry Healthcare is a privately owned care home group with homes across England and Wales. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating warm, homely environments where residents are cared for with dignity and respect, and where our teams feel valued.

The Role

We’re looking for a Chaplain to join the team at Engelberg. You’ll offer spiritual and pastoral support to residents, their families and our staff, respecting all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds, including those with no faith at all. It’s a role built on listening, being present and helping people feel supported through every stage of life.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing one to one spiritual and pastoral support to residents in a way that suits their beliefs and wishes
• Leading regular services, prayers or reflective sessions, and marking key religious and cultural festivals
• Visiting residents in hospital when they’re unwell to offer comfort and support
• Supporting residents and families at the end of life
• Offering bereavement support to families, residents and staff, including leading or attending funeral services if required
• Being available to staff who may need someone to talk to, particularly after a loss in the home
• Building links with local churches, faith groups and community leaders so residents can stay connected to their faith
• Working alongside the Wellbeing team to support residents’ emotional wellbeing
• Keeping appropriate records in line with home policies

What we’re looking for

• Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care or a faith leadership role
• An inclusive approach and genuine respect for people of all faiths and none
• A calm, compassionate manner and excellent listening skills
• Confidence supporting people through difficult conversations, including end of life and grief
• Experience in a care, hospital or hospice setting is helpful but not essential

This is a part-time position | 7 hours per week

We have built a home away from home, and treat your loved one exactly how we would like to be treated ourselves. Including a fantastic activities calendar and home-cooked meals.