Chaplaincy Assistant - FTC

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wolverhampton seeks a graduate intern for the Chaplaincy Assistant position. This role involves providing pastoral, cultural, spiritual, and religious support to students and staff, while also celebrating religious and cultural diversity. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of experiences that enable them to pursue future career opportunities. This position includes a range of benefits such as competitive salaries, well-being support, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym memberships discounts

Eyecare Support

Flu Vouchers

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Staff Scholarship Scheme

Leadership and Management Development

Qualifications

• Support activities that build students’ sense of confidence and belonging.
• Demonstrate a passion for celebrating religious and cultural diversity.
• Engage with students and staff to provide spiritual support.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, cultural, spiritual, and religious support to students and staff.
• Celebrate religious and cultural diversity in a creative and inclusive manner.
• Build a portfolio of experiences to pursue your next career step.

Skills

Pastoral care

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

18 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

The University of Wolverhampton Multi Faith Chaplaincy seeks a graduate intern to join a team providing pastoral, cultural, spiritual and religious support to students and staff. You will be able to demonstrate you have supported activities building students’ sense of confidence and belonging. The Chaplaincy Assistant will be passionate about celebrating religious and cultural diversity in a creative and inclusive manner. Within the varied opportunities at the Chaplaincy we will work with you to build a portfolio of experiences that enable you to pursue your chosen next step on your career path.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, cultural, spiritual and religious support to students and staff.
• Support activities building students’ sense of confidence and belonging.
• Celebrate religious and cultural diversity in a creative and inclusive manner.
• Build a portfolio of experiences to pursue your next career step.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses.
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training & Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).

Application Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.