Connexional Support Officer (Marital Breakdown)

The Methodist Church; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A denominational church organization in Greater London is seeking a Connexional Support Officer to provide pastoral support to ministers and spouses during marital breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral care, understand the organization's structure, and be able to offer unbiased support. This is a voluntary, unpaid position with some expenses covered. The recruitment is ongoing, and there is no closing date.

Benefits

Expense agreement upon discussion

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care.
• Understanding of the Methodist Church structure.
• Ability to offer unbiased support.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Must ensure unbiased support is provided.
• Awareness of safeguarding and complaints processes.

Responsibilities

• Support ministers and spouses during marital breakdown.
• Ensure appropriate support is provided.
• Communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Pastoral care

Effective communication

Confidentiality understanding

Unbiased support offering

Awareness of safeguarding concerns

Education

Member in good standing of the Methodist Church or another denomination

Job description

Connexional Support Officer (Marital breakdown)

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church? Are you interested in supporting and providing pastoral support for ministers and spouses in the event of a breakdown of a marriage?

About the Role

The role of a Connexional Support Officer (CSO) is to support ministers, spouses or civil partners in the event of a breakdown of a marriage and to ensure the correct level of support has been provided.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, committed person who will :

• Be a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain or another denomination.
• Have previous experience of pastoral care.
• Have an understanding of the structure of the Methodist Church and knowledge of the Covenant relationship between the Conference and its ministers.
• Have an understanding of confidentiality and to communicate effectively.
• Have an ability to offer unbiased support.
• Have an awareness of safeguarding concerns and the operation of the complaints and discipline processes within the Church.

We advise you to review the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form.

Please note that where appropriate, successful candidates will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a BasicDBS check.

If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email Zein Mbah [e-mail].

Kindly note that we are recruiting for this post on a rolling basis; there is no closing date.

This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed.