At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide spiritual and pastoral care to officers and staff, leading a multi-faith team of volunteers.
- Company: Wiltshire Police is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of its officers and staff through chaplaincy services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free gym membership, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: This part-time role requires 15 hours per week and involves coordinating responses during critical incidents.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in policing by providing confidential support to individuals of all faiths.
- Qualifications: Recognised training in pastoral care with significant leadership experience in a faith organisation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Multi-Faith Lead Chaplain in Devizes employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Join Wiltshire Police, where you can enjoy 25 days annual leave and free on-site gym membership. The organisation values inclusivity and supports the wellbeing of its officers and staff through a dedicated chaplaincy service.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
