Why I am a chaplain?
As an education chaplain, I have the privilege of supporting staff and handing out a KitKat at the end of their school day. Many staff members look forward to my visits and value someone to talk to about their day, their home life or simply the endless rain! The joy of generosity is at the heart of my chaplaincy, and I am so thankful I was called by God to serve my local community as a chaplain.
My role is accepting referrals from community health teams to visit or follow up patients of theirs who may benefit from a conversation with a Chaplain. Many referrals have come in since the Covid pandemic.
One referral was very unique and I learned so much about how we communicate with many different people and how to adapt our skills accordingly.
I love being part of a team to serve in the healthcare realm of our Communities.
The Central Support Hub is at the heart of Chaplaincy Derbyshire. The hub ensures our vision statement is outworked in all we do. It ensures all prospective chaplains, long serving chaplains, and those partnering with Chaplaincy Derbyshire, are equipped with the relevant information, training and support.
Core fundamentals: Listening, Caring and Being There. Ensuring all chaplains understand how to use biblical principles as a chaplain.
Safeguarding: Every area of chaplaincy requires basic safeguarding awareness and training. As part of sector training, more specific safeguarding training may be required before commencing any chaplaincy work. Report a Concern Here
Finances: Chaplaincy does incur costs. We do not ask those seeking a chaplain to have to pay for someone to sit with them and listen to their needs. However, travel, training, resources, and chaplain well-being does incur costs. All of our funds are donated through organisations investing into the development and equipping of chaplaincy.
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All chaplains will receive:
The Central Support Hub will keep a database of records and process any complaints and grievances.
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The Central Support Hub promotes a framework to ensure no chaplain is left unsupported. During the probationary period, new chaplains will be provided with mentors and invited into a hub of local chaplains.
There will always be worship and spiritual teaching at training days and a chance to network with other chaplains.
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Meet the Trustees
Joy Bates
Dr William Pool
Rev Robert Atkins
Sandra Hinds
Rev Anita Matthews
The Hubs
The hubs are geographical groups of chaplains who serve in a variety of sectors. These hubs meet for prayer support and more regularly than the full chaplaincy days previously hosted by Chaplaincy Derbyshire. Learn more
The Sectors of Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy Derbyshire covers a range of sectors. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about the exciting opportunities available.
