Connexional Support Officer (Marital breakdown)

Job Title:  Connexional Support Officer (Marital breakdown)

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church? Are you interested in supporting and providing pastoral support for ministers and spouses in the event of a breakdown of a marriage?

About the role

The role of a Connexional Support Officer (CSO) is to support ministers, spouses or civil partners in the event of a breakdown of a marriage and to ensure the correct level of support has been provided.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, committed person who will:

·       Be a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain or another denomination.

·       Have previous experience of pastoral care.  

·       Have an understanding of the structure of the Methodist Church and knowledge of the Covenant relationship between the Conference and its ministers.

·       Have an understanding of confidentiality and to communicate effectively.

·       Have an ability to offer unbiased support.  

·       Have an awareness of safeguarding concerns and the operation of the complaints and discipline processes within the Church.

We advise you to review the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form.  

Please note that where appropriate, successful candidates will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.

If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Methodist HR Team.

Indicative Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: 24 January 2025

Shortlisting Date: 30 January 2025

Interviews Date: 4 February 2025

Provisional appointment start date: TBC

This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed.