Chaplain/Pastoral Support Practitioner (Faith-Neutral)

Naomi House & Jacksplace; Sutton Scotney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Group pension scheme

Life assurance

HSF health cash plan

Blue light discount

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Naomi House & Jacksplace is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Pastoral Support Practitioner (Faith-Neutral) to join their Family Support Team in Sutton Scotney, UK. The role involves providing inclusive pastoral, emotional, and spiritual support to children and families. Candidates should have experience in similar roles, strong communication skills, and a commitment to faith-neutral practice. The position offers a salary of £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, benefits including 28 days holiday, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience providing pastoral, emotional or wellbeing support in relevant settings.
• Commitment to faith‑neutral, inclusive practice.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one pastoral support to individuals and families.
• Lead remembrance and reflection activities.
• Support and offer care to staff and volunteers.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Proactive approach

Job description

Naomi and Jack’s is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Pastoral Support Practitioner (Faith‑Neutral) to join our Family Support Team. The role involves providing inclusive, faith‑neutral pastoral, emotional, and spiritual support to children, young adults, families, staff and volunteers, supporting people through illness, distress, end‑of‑life and bereavement regardless of faith, belief or personal values.

About the Role

• Offer one‑to‑one pastoral and emotional support to individuals and families.
• Create a safe, reflective space for people to explore meaning, purpose, values, and belief, whatever their views.
• Work closely with families, the Family Support Team and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure holistic care is embedded across the hospice and community settings.
• Provide a calm, compassionate presence during emotionally challenging moments.
• Lead and support remembrance, reflection and memory‑making activities.
• Support and offer pastoral care to staff and volunteers.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, including external spiritual or faith leaders when required.

About You

• Experience providing pastoral, emotional or wellbeing support in a hospice, healthcare community or voluntary setting.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Commitment to faith‑neutral, inclusive practice.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable navigating conversations around meaning, identity, grief and hope, always with sensitivity and respect for all beliefs.
• Confidence to see people individually and in groups, to offer training to others and to lead the delivery of remembering events.
• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package: 28 days holiday (full‑time equivalent) plus bank holidays, group pension scheme, life assurance, HSF health cash plan, blue light discount, free parking, opportunities for professional development and growth, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Working 22.5 hours per week. Salary (Band 5 equivalent): £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, full‑time equivalent, subject to qualifications and experience. A driving licence is essential due to rural location.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and provide satisfactory references covering the last five years.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.