The Department of Music within the archdiocese of Liverpool are seeking Choir Chaperones to support the music department in their work by supervising choristers and other young people under 18 under our care, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• To chaperone young singers at rehearsals/ performances as required, working alongside music department staff to provide pastoral care that creates a safe and secure environment.
• To chaperone the young singers transit (eg, cathedral chorister’s travel from the choir school to the cathedral on weekdays; area choir concert performances further afield).
• To supervise and support the young singers at all times when they are in the care of the archdiocese, ensuring they are ready to follow timetables issued by music staff.
• To supervise the drop off, collection of young singers before and after rehearsals, services, concerts etc.
• To ensure maintenance and laundering of choir apparel (eg cassocks/surplices) as required.
• To ensure that the spaces used by young singers are kept neat and tidy and free from rubbish.
• To complete a register at rehearsals and events on and off site, providing a brief written report after every rehearsal.
• To liaise with music staff as required with regards to pastoral matters affecting the young singers, making a clear written record of any concerns for submission in a timely manner.
• To act as a first point of contact with parents/ guardians of young singers while on duty, particularly relating to absence, lateness or illness.
• To understand and comply with the Archdiocese of Liverpool obligations with regards to the relevant safeguarding policy and procedures.
• To report any matters of concern to the Archdiocese Safeguarding Coordinator as soon as they arise.
• To attend chaperones meetings on a termly basis, and as required.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lay Chaplain within Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust (MWL). The post is based at Whiston Hospital but there will be a regular requirement to visit St Helens Hospital and Newton Hospital, with the occasional need to visit Southport and Ormskirk Hospital which forms part of MWL.

To thrive in this role you should be able to demonstrate:

• That you have been nominated by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool.
• Registration or ability to be able to register as a chaplain with CPCPC.
• A commitment to professional and spiritual growth by maintaining up to date skills and knowledge with evidence of learning.
• A good standing within the catholic faith community.
• Experience of collaborative working in a catholic context.
• Experience of managing and motivating others individually and in a team.
• Sensitive and sympathetic listening skills, discretion regarding patient confidentiality.
• Emotional resiliance.

Within this role you will be expected to:

• Provide religious and spiritual support on a personal basis to patients, ensuring a high level of service in relation to; prayer, pastoral counselling whilst supporting the dying and their relatives.
• Respond to phone calls from staff, family, patients, volunteers and priests.
• Ensure that referrals of patients received and any aftercare work is dealt with and followed up.
• Ensure wards are systematically visited on a regular basis to improve the effectiveness of the chaplaincy service.
• Be willing to act as an advocate for patients.
• Travel independently between sites within the NHS trust when required

An opportunity is available for an experienced Cleaner to work within the offices and presbytery of Reverend Monsignor Philip Gregory at St Josephs Church, Crow Orchard Road, Wrightington, WN6 9PA. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Philip and other members of the team.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 12 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30am - 13:30pm.

The salary is £8,392.80 per annum.

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme and other benefits are available.

About the Role

To provide an efficient and comprehensive cleaning service to residents in the site cottage whilst ensuring a pleasant, safe and welcoming environment to all those who visit.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Understands appropriate cleaning methods and materials for different surfaces and fabrics.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.