Role type Volunteer
Contract type Volunteer
Location Forcewide- Avon and Somerset area
Closing date 31/08/2026, 14:00
Job description
Could you make a valuable difference to those who need support in times of need? Are you able to provide practical and spiritual care regardless of faith or background? We are seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join the team of Police Chaplaincy Volunteers. The Volunteer Chaplains support officers, staff and their families through times of crisis or need and offer pastoral care services to the Constabulary in general. There are situations that affect officers, staff and their families which vary tremendously and can be emotionally traumatic. In each of these unique situations the chaplaincy seeks to respond with empathy. You will need to be able to reflect spiritual and ethical values, offering support to all regardless of faith or background. Your own welfare and wellbeing is important to us and support is available, if needed. As an organization we are caring, inclusive, courageous and committed to learning. Our values guide the way we behave, the decisions we make and how we treat people. This is a long term volunteering commitment within your local community. Volunteer Chaplains are normally attached to a specific unit or department, or serve at a particular location, but we cannot guarantee that a vacancy will be available in your locality.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received Interview dates will follow
Eligibility Prior chaplaincy experience is helpful but not essential.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Avon and Somerset Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes. This helps to ensure a police service that we can all be proud to be a part of because everyone feels safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers will be subject to background checks, including vetting and references. This role requires completion of an enhanced DBS check.
Important notes about completing your application: The role requires that at least one of your references is able to comment on your interactions young and/or vulnerable people in a personal, voluntary or employment capacity. Please ensure that you consider this when completing your application.
Our electronic system asks you to provide 3 years of employment history, please disregard this. As part of our Safer Recruitment procedures you must provide details of ALL employment/education/voluntary roles you have ever held and details about any gaps when you were not working/studying. The system will allow you to add as many roles as you need to.
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About us Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. Find out more about our benefits and culture Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants) You will require the following detail to complete this application form: National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save. If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.