Chaplain

Chaplain – South Wales & Marches

Application via our application form https://railwaymission.org/opportunities/chaplain

This post has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.

Railway Mission ... ‘Support of Life’s Journey’

The British Railway Mission Was founded in 1881 to communicate the Christian Gospel to the people working in the railway and associated industries. The Rail Industry has undergone dramatic changes over the years, but those who work throughout the modern network continue to face many challenges and problems in the 21st Century.

Rail staff experiance the same difficulties that anyone in modern society can; family breakdown, mental ill-health, bereavement, financial difficulties, being victims of crime and much more. Rail staff approach our chaplains for support through these difficult times as a friend and colleague, rather than phone a stranger to receive counselling support to talk through personal difficulties.

Railway chaplains are a primary support to those affected by fatal incidents on the railway. Each year there are around 350 – 400 people killed on the UK railway network through suicide, accident or natural causes. have also supported railway staff and police in the aftermath of major incidents, such as train crashes or terror attacks.

The work of the chaplains compliments that of the welfare services offered by employers. Together we seek to ensure that all employees receive the pastoral care that they need. The Mission’s chaplains are called to emergencies and can be relied upon to give careful meaningful help.

Areas of operation:

As specified by the line manager under the delegated authority from the Executive Director to meet Mission’s needs and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Make and maintain positive contact with companies and businesses within the Rail Industry at all levels.

Support railway staff and members of the public affected by fatal incidents on the railway and serious incidents. Offering support to those who have witnessed fatal incidents or have been involved in the recovery of human remains post-incident. This includes responding to major and critical incidents, such as train crashes and terror attacks as directed by management.

Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of reports on activities. Using the reporting systems set up by the Railway Mission.

Pursue evangelistic contacts with people at all levels within the Rail Industry, their families and others, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BASED ON CHRISTIAN VALUES AND PRINCPRINCIPLES. This will include visiting the workplaces in the Industry such as offices, stations and other installations and sites, home and hospital/Residential and Nursing home visits.

To promote the objects and make known the work of the Railway Mission more widely by addressing the Christian public meetings in Fellowships, Churches and other Groups. This may also involve preaching or conducting Bible Studies.

Other work as directed by the Executive Director, through whom you are responsible to the Trustee Board.

NOTE: Personal qualities for the post are:

· Be willing and able to adapt to changing requirements of both the railway Industry and the Railway Mission.

· A high degree of personal and mental resilience

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality as required

· Inter-personal skills - sensitivity, awareness and understanding toward others

· An ability to organise the work using their initiative (within the parameters of responsibility to the Executive Director and the Mission’s Trustee Board / Directors of the Railway Mission).

· Flexibility to work as and when the work demands it, including evenings and weekends.

· To display evidence of integrity, maturity and spirituality, as well as leadership qualities.

· A clear demonstration of the calling of the Lord Jesus Christ to this work.

· Keenness and urgency in soul-winning and evangelism

· Ability to work on non-denominational lines with Churches and other groups

· Commitment to set up Network Prayer Groups as opportunities arise

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: From £12,852.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Pastoral: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 28/04/2023
Reference ID: SouthWalesRMC