Chaplain

Scargill House, in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, is home to a vibrant ecumenical, international, community whose gift is hospitality. At the heart of our life is a commitment to our vision:
lives shared, lives transformed with Jesus at the centre.

We are looking to recruit an additional Chaplain to join our Pastoral & Teaching Team, sharing with the whole community in offering God’s generous welcome to a wide variety of guests.

• is an ordained, accredited, or recognised lay-leader in a church which is a member of, or recognised by, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
• has a clear calling and commitment to community living.
• has pastoral gifts and experience, sensitivity, and good listening skills.
• is a competent teacher with ability to communicate effectively and creatively.
• is comfortable with a variety of styles of spirituality and worship.
• is well‑organised, flexible, and willing not to take themselves too seriously.
• understands, values, and models good safeguarding practice.
• has understanding and experience of spiritual renewal.

The post is a live‑in position for 3 years with annual reviews. Remuneration is by way of accommodation, meals, personal allowance and pension contributions. Accommodation is most suited to a single person or a couple. An enhanced DBS check is required.

To arrange a visit, or to have an informal conversation, please email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or telephone:

For more information, including an application pack, please visit our website:.org

Closing date for applications: 7 August

Interviews w/c 7 September