Multi-Faith Lead Chaplain

About the Role

Wiltshire Police is recruiting a part time (15 hours) Multi Faith Lead Chaplain to support the wellbeing of our officers and staff. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference at the heart of policing by providing impartial, confidential spiritual and pastoral care to people of all faiths and none.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with officers and staff to provide meaningful pastoral and wellbeing support.
• Deliver impartial, confidential spiritual and pastoral care to individuals and families.
• Lead, manage and develop a multi faith team of volunteer chaplains.
• Provide strategic guidance on ethical, moral, faith and wellbeing matters to leaders and departments.
• Coordinate chaplaincy responses during major or critical incidents and support community recovery.
• Work collaboratively with faith groups, partners and community organisations.
• Promote awareness of chaplaincy support across the force.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislation and force policy.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised training, education or ordination in pastoral care, chaplaincy or ministerial practice, supported by substantial experience of delivering pastoral care.
• Significant leadership experience within a faith or belief organisation.
• Experience in a pastoral, caring or support focused role.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating large groups of volunteers or staff.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days.
• Free on site gym membership.
• Physical and mental wellbeing support.
• Generous pension scheme.

All roles will be subject to a vetting procedure; some roles may require additional security clearance.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation that provides fair and equal consideration to all applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientations, religions or beliefs, and neuro divergent individuals. Proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.