Pastoral Assistant

Church of Scotland

To work closely with the Minister to offer pastoral care across the congregation and parish

  • You will work in developing and nurturing relationships of trust with congregational members enabling provision of effective pastoral care
  • Carry out visitation of members in Care Homes/Nursing Homes/ Housebound/Hospital
  • Follow up on bereavement visits, possible conducting of funerals
  • Liaising with district elders and small groups of pastoral visitors to ensure that appropriate support is offered.
  • Evaluate, develop and carry out appropriate training of pastoral needs e.g. bereavement support, to elders and members providing pastoral support
  • Identify and make recommendations on what activities the church might
    organise for housebound members.
  • The role holder may occasionally support worship alongside volunteers/clergy/elders (eg Soul Space).

Applications should be sent by Noon on Tuesday 17th September. Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th
September.

To apply for this job please visit www.churchofscotland.org.uk.