We’re OSJCT – a charity where people love to live, work, and volunteer.
As one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care providers, we support older people across 60+ homes in Buckinghamshire, ...
Volunteer Pastoral Assistant
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Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Debs Clementson
Provided
#127512
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Many of our residents have spiritual beliefs or practice a religion but living in a care home can sometimes pose challenges.
Being part of a faith community is important and our volunteer Pastoral Assistants bring that faith community to our residents.
Our residents come from a huge array of backgrounds, so the role of our Pastoral Assistants reflects this. We have Pastoral Assistants of many faiths and denominations supporting our homes. Some people are religious professionals like vicars, rabbis and imams. Others are people who are happy to share their faith and practice it with a small group or one to one. Our Pastoral Assistants don’t need to be religious professionals to support people but if they are leading a service or faith group within our home it really helps.
Our Pastoral Assistants are in a unique position to share something very personal with people. As such they are compassionate, discreet and understanding. They may be called on to share someone’s final moments and as part of our team we are there to support them through that. Not everyone has a spiritual belief so part of this role is understanding who would appreciate a conversation and a willingness to be guided by our Care Team so you can reach the people who would benefit most.
You’ll build up relationships with people so ideally, we’d like a regular, longer term commitment of a couple of hours a week. Days and times are flexible; talk to us and we’ll see what suits us both.
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About The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT)
We’re OSJCT – a charity where people love to live, work, and volunteer.
As one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care providers, we support older people across 60+ homes in Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, West Sussex, and Wiltshire. From dementia and nursing care to day and respite services, we’re all about providing trusted, personalised support.
Because we’re a charity, any surplus goes straight back into our care, our people, and our residents’ homes. We’re regulated by both the Care Quality Commission and the Charities Commission, so you can trust we’re here for the right reasons.
Volunteers are a huge part of what makes our homes warm, fun, and welcoming. Whether it’s gardening, chatting, or sharing a skill or hobby – there’s something for everyone, and we’ll help you find a role that fits your time and interests.
Forget what you think care homes are like – we’re all about laughter, community, and making every day special.
Ready to join us? Check out local volunteer opportunities on our website – we’d love to have you on the team.
Applications closing in a year.