Chaplains-Voluntary

Chaplains: Voluntary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAMB)

SECAmb provides services across Surrey, Sussex and Kent and employs more than 4000 staff across an area covering 3,600 square miles and a population of approximately 4.9 million; we handle in excess of 800,000 calls every year. We aspire to be a patient-centred, high-performing, efficient and clinically led organisation that provides services to meet the needs of our patients and public, today, and tomorrow.

We have Chaplaincy vacancies in the following operating units

Chertsey, Crawley EOC, Gatwick, Polegate, Tangmere, Hastings, Farnborough

Chaplaincy volunteers play an important role within our ambulance support network and provide pastoral support and care of staff, assisting them through any life problems or difficulties, making (agreed) referrals to other parties where appropriate.Our chaplaincy volunteers are drawn from all faiths, denominations and all walks of life and need to be a member of good standing within their own faith community or philosophical tradition.Volunteers must be willing to work in a multi-cultural setting, supporting without judgement those who may wish to explore their own concerns, beliefs, and values. This role suits volunteers who enjoy meeting people, building rapport and have the maturity to listen to people who may be in distress.

We welcome volunteers who can bring enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to this role. There is an expectation of regular visits by the Chaplain to their allocated Operating Unit, and if appropriate, accompanying front-line staff during their work, as an observer (i.e. in Ambulance Service vehicles).

We Are Looking For Applicants Who

• Can demonstrate a sense of maturity, as well as compassion for others.
• Are caring, reliable and enjoy being with people.
• Can communicate well with staff and, potentially, their relatives/friends.
  
  

Can support staff welfare as required.

• Can use their own initiative and assume responsibility for ensuring staff are aware of their presence.
• Have strong personal boundaries, with the maturity and confidence to understand when their ability to support is at an end.
• Can sign-post staff to alternative sources of support, advocacy, and information.
• Understand the importance of always maintaining confidentiality.
• Live, work or study within a 15-mile radius of their allocated Operational Unit.
• Live our values through their volunteering role with SECAmb
  
  

Applicants Must

• Be over 18 years of age
• Be credentialed within their own faith community, or philosophical tradition and be part of their structured accountability system.
  
  

All Volunteer Chaplains require an Enhanced DBS check and must complete training relevant to their role, including annual statutory and mandatory online modules.

Before you get started with your volunteering role, you will be invited to attend the SECAmb Volunteer Induction Day. This will give you a full insight into the basic things that you need to know before you start your volunteering journey with SECAmb.

How will I be supported and what will I gain from this opportunity

• Join an enthusiastic volunteering team of people who want to make a difference, just like you.
• Learn new skills and develop existing skills.
• An opportunity to meet other volunteers at the trust.
• Regular meetings with your peers and an excellent support network
• You will be making an important contribution to your local community throughout your volunteering journey with SECAmb.
  
  

Interview Date: week commencing 25th November

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Archana Shettigar Job title: Recruitment Advisor Email address: [email protected]