Hours:
16 hours per week
Contract Type:
Temporary 2 year contract
Grade:
Hospital Chaplain
Salary:
€26,205 - €32,015, pro rata salary based on the whole time equivalent of the Hospital Chaplain Grade (Code 6404) of €57,325 - €70,034.
Job Closing Date:
Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 17:00
LauraLynn is seeking a compassionate and empathetic Spiritual and Pastoral Care Practitioner to support children, families, and staff through their Lauralynn journey. The role involves building relationships, providing spiritual and pastoral support, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. This is a part time role for a fixed term period of 2 years, with a view to developing the service during the term, and making recommendations for future development in line with the organisation as it grows and develops.
Benefits:
* Strong sense of purpose and meaning
* Flexible working options
* Learning & development opportunities
* Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive induction programme
* Extensive in-house person-centred training programme for nursing, clinical and care staff
* Active wellbeing supports including an inhouse occupational health service and a free 24/7/365 employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Membership to HSSU Credit Union
* Bike to work scheme
Essential Criteria - ideally the successful candidate will possess the following:
* Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education in an approved centre, or equivalent, or
* A recognised Pastoral Care qualification, or
* Certification/accreditation as a Healthcare Chaplain by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board / Chaplaincy Accreditation Board to be eligible).
* Minimum of 1 year of providing spiritual and pastoral care in relevant settings such as education, community, acute care, and post death situations.
* Experience of working with children, young people, and their families.
For a full job description and person specification contact our HR Department, E:
For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Candon, Family Support Team Manager
on E:
Please note that whilst this position is not publicly funded the salary is linked to the national pay scales.
Should you need assistance or have any special needs when attending the interview please contact any member of the HR team and reasonable accommodation will be arranged.