Bishop's Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling
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Summary:
Could you be called to use your experience as a counsellor or psychotherapist to manage the Counselling Service for the Diocese of Worcester?
Salary:
8,000 pa (paid quarterly)
Hours:
The equivalent of one day per week.
Job description:
The acting Bishop of Worcester is looking for a self-employed consultant who will co-ordinate our Diocesan Counselling Service. The service provides vital emotional and psychological help for clergy and their families, lay workers and diocesan employees.
The role of Bishop’s Adviser will also hold a wider brief for the well-being of clergy and is involved in other initiatives which aim to support clergy in their personal and ministerial development, including reflective practice.
You will work alongside a team who are committed to the wellbeing of clergy and their families. Day to day the role involves matching clients to counsellors and maintaining, supporting and building a network of established and new counsellors; all the while ensuring the quality of all counselling is maintained and ethically administered. You will also enjoy contributing to training initiatives and ministerial development.
We are looking for an accredited counsellor with significant experience post-qualification. It will be essential to have an awareness of the work and ethos of the Anglican Church. If you are a person who has experience of administering counselling in an organisation and leading a team, that will be of real benefit as will be having a local practice where people can be seen confidentially.
Expressions of interest are invited by noon on 23rd June 2025 and should be sent to: The Acting Bishop of Worcester, The Bishop’s Office, The Old Palace, Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JE or emailed to cball@cofe-worcester.org.uk. You should make clear how you meet the necessary criteria of qualifications and experience – please also include an explanation of why the post is attractive to you and include your CV. The present postholder, David Mair, has kindly said that he would be willing to speak to anyone who would like a conversation with him. He can be contacted on drdavidmair@gmail.com. Interviews will be held on 1st July 2025.
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Closing date:
23rd June, 2025 at 11:59
Interview date:
1st July, 2025
Safeguarding statement:
The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Diversity statement:
The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of global majority / heritage and people with disabilities.