Chaplain

Methodist Homes ,
Bury, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,665 per annum

Overview

Chaplain based at Epworth Grange, Bury. Available Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 12 hours per week. Shift Details - 4 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Days may be subject to change dependant on the needs of the home. Would you like to make a positive contribution to benefit older people? Spiritual well-being - rather than religious affiliation or belief - as a universal need is a cornerstone of MHA's positive approach to ageing and we aim to provide the highest quality care and support for older people of all faiths and none. We are looking for a person who is in good standing with their faith community to take the role of chaplain (a lay person or an ordained minister).They will build good working relationships with local faith communities and take on pastoral care, spiritual and worship aspects of life. An empathetic understanding of spiritual aspects of ageing and dementia, demonstrated through experience of providing pastoral care and, ideally, leading services, is essential. Learn more about the support and friendship MHA Chaplains provide to our 7,700 residents across the UK by watching our 'Care of the Spirit' video. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here. Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. Epworth Grange is a 41 bedded Residential Dementia Care Home. We are rated GOOD in all areas by CQC and has a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. We are a Carehome.co.uk Top Twenty Most Recommended home in the North West. Commutable from Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Heywood, Rochdale, Rossendale. For more information about the home, please click here.