Could you provide spiritual and emotional wellbeing support? Are you able to listen and support to those of all faiths and none? If so, this police Chaplaincy role is for you.
Typically, we will need your support for a few hours a week, mainly Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00-16:00.
Volunteering in this role could be at any of our Surrey Police premises and we would mutually agree a location upon acceptance of the role.
Chief Constables' MessageWe really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesFrom your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
As a volunteer Chaplain you will be visiting officers a staff at their work premises to listen to them if they need to talk. You will be able to sign post to additional support if needed and offered advice for this yourself before starting the role. You will also be expected to submit a summarising report of each visit to you Chaplaincy lead, attend quarterly team meetings, and quarterly Pastoral Supervision.
The key elements of Chaplaincy are:
- Weekly Visits
- Record Sheets
- Pastoral Supervision
- Chaplains Together
There is also the opportunity to contribute to training on religious matters and spiritual wellbeing. Please see the role profile attached at the bottom of this advert for a full list of key tasks for this role.
Skills & ExperienceBeing a practicing member of your faith group (recognised by Interfaith Network UK) is essential. You must be able to recognise unconscious bias and be able to set them aside to offer the best support for the people you are working to provide the best emotional wellbeing support for.
Your ability to listen, be patient and recognise when specialist support is needed is important.
Why Volunteer With Us?We take pride in looking after our volunteers and through your volunteering you will have the opportunity to:
- Experience policing first-hand
- Meet new people and teams
- Learn and develop your skills
- Support your local community
We reimburse travel expenses incurred through your volunteering and formally show our appreciate for your service through our Force recognition scheme.
You will have access to wellbeing support, including our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.
Further InformationFor further information, please read through the profile attached below. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact Frances at Frances.Novillo@surrey.police.uk or call 07783804665.
Diversity StatementWe are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional InformationFollowing submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
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