£37,506 to £41,278 per year, Competitive
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/03/2026
About this job
Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Spiritual Care Lead to join our team.
Weston Hospicecare is a well-loved local charity providing specialist care to people living with life-limiting illnesses in Uphill, Weston-super-Mare.
You can expect a warm welcome from all of our staff and volunteers.
The post holder will lead the Spiritual Care team, providing excellent pastoral, spiritual and religious care and support to our patients along with their families and carers.
The post holder will manage a team of volunteers and support them regarding their patient and relative contact.
The post holder will be have experience of leadership in a pastoral capacity and will have a good understanding of identifying the Spiritual Care needs of patients, families and carers of those living with a life-limiting illness.
You will be a caring highly skilled listener able to be responsive to people in distress and deliver ritual care which is culturally informed, and person centred.
You will work within the clear boundaries of the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy’s code of conduct
In return, we offer:
* 6.6 weeks of holiday
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to a healthcare discount scheme and an employee assistance programme
* Pension scheme (NHS transferable subject to eligibility)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Subsidised bus travel with First Bus
* Commuter Travel Club
* Free parking on-site or nearby
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate.
For further information or an informal visit please contact Karen Murphy by email at karen.murphywestonhospicecare.org.uk or by calling 01934 423900. We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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