Chaplain (North)

You

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and local communities? We are recruiting for two new Chaplains, to replace our amazing out-going Chaplain as they move on to a new, closer-to-home challenge. As an association covering a huge geographical area, we are splitting the roles to work in what we call the North and the South. North is Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Brentwood- South is Dartford, West Kent, Ashford and Woolwich.

There are three core elements of our Chaplains role:

• Pastoral care for members and staff
• Building and sustaining relationships with churches and other faith groups
• Enabling the golden thread of Christian basis throughout our work

If you have at least three years of spiritual, pastoral and religious leadership experience we would love to hear from you. You will have an in depth knowledge of the Christian faith as well as an understanding and knowledge of other faiths and beliefs.

As part of the Corporate Services directorate and the immediate Marketing, Communications and Fundraising team, you will be fully supported in your work. You will have a proven record of pastoral experience and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills. The role is an exciting opportunity for those individuals seeking a challenge, stimulation and reward.

US

Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether youre looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, were happy youre considering us.

As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which were based during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.

Our staff are dedicated to making other peoples lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.

Summary of Job Profile:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 (Part time hours also considered - we would welcome a conversation)
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
  
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Chaplain (North) - job description.docx

YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits:

To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. Please download the application form to complete and re-upload or upload your CV to the system for the recruiting managers to review.

YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).

We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.