Spiritual Care Workers

St Elizabeth Hospice; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Spiritual Care Workers to join their Therapy Team. This role is vital in providing spiritual, emotional, and religious support to patients and their families across various settings. With a commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the quality of life, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and service development, and contribute to a meaningful mission that truly makes a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in spiritual care and emotional support.
• Knowledge of multi-faith issues and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Conduct religious and non-religious services as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of multi-faith issues

Experience in providing emotional support

Ability to conduct religious services

Education

Theological qualification

Job description

We are seeking experienced Spiritual Care Workers with a Theological qualification to join our Therapy Team. The role involves providing spiritual, religious, and emotional support to patients, relatives, and carers across various settings, including Community, Community Care Units, outpatient clinics, and In-Patient Units. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate knowledge and experience in multi-faith issues and be capable of conducting religious and non-religious services aligned with the wishes of patients and/or their families.

Locations

1. Post 1: St Elizabeth Hospice – Ipswich and East Suffolk area (I&ES)
2. Post 2: Beccles Hospital – Great Yarmouth and Waveney area (GY&W)

Please specify your preferred post clearly in your personal statement.

About Us

St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to innovation and service development in the Ipswich and East Suffolk area, as well as the Great Yarmouth and Waveney region. In 2019, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board awarded a specialist palliative and end-of-life care contract to East Coast Community Healthcare, which includes services delivered in partnership with St Elizabeth Hospice.

Our hospice was rated “Outstanding” in the latest Care Quality Commission report. In March 2023, we merged with East Coast Hospice to form 'St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice,' expanding our service provision in Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting adults and young people we work with. All posts are subject to a thorough safer recruitment process, including criminal record checks. We provide ongoing safeguarding training to our staff.

Interested?

If you're interested in learning more about working at our hospice and how it aligns with your career goals, we encourage an informal visit or discussion before applying. Please contact Hanna McDowell, Associate Director of Strategic Development, at [e-mail].

Application Details

• Full vacancy description available online
• Closing date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
• Interview date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
• Locations: Ipswich & East Suffolk or Great Yarmouth & Waveney
• Status: Permanent
• Salary: £27,000 per annum (WTE: £45,000)
• Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours/week (3 days of 7.5 hours each)