Volunteer - Chaplains (Forcewide)

Chaplaincy
Forcewide
Volunteer
As and when required
Volunteer

Force Wide Vacancies

We are open to applications from all sections of the community, but are setting out to introduce more visible and less visible diversity into our Chaplaincy team. We are therefore seeking Sikh, Hindu, Roman Catholic and Jewish candidates.

The strength of the Chaplaincy team lies to a great extent in each member representing the very best of their own tradition or community:

  • You must be known as an Active Listener
  • Secure in your own tradition and able to confidently listen and speak to the wide range of staff who work in TVP.
  • Take direction from the Lead Chaplain, LCU chaplain or other TVP staff as necessary.
  • Be prepared to commit to regular participation in chaplaincy meetings both online and in person.
  • You must uphold the College of Policing Code of Ethics.
  • Someone who is prepared to point away from their own tradition so that a member of staff in need can access appropriate information and/or support.
  • You are the kind of person who can read a room, and is happy to pass by a closed door when the time isn’t right for you to open it.
  • Uphold the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of all staff so that their workplace remains safe and effective.

To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from other Faith Groups representative within Thames Valley Police, including Humanist. You will need a working knowledge and experience of your Faith/Religion which will enhance the pastoral care of our diverse officers.

Please note you must be resident in the Thames Valley area to apply for this position.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Department at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 120225. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 31st December 2026.

Please note this vacancy will be removed once sufficient candidates have been sourced.

As a volunteer within the police service, you will be subjected to a level of police vetting. The level will be dependent upon the role and it’s access requirements. With the higher levels of vetting, applicants could be asked to provide details of family members, partner, partner’s parents and co-residents, as well as additional information regarding their own personal circumstances. This process is required to ensure that Thames Valley Police comply with the legislation of the Vetting Code of Practice

Whilst we endeavour to complete all vetting within 30 working days of receipt of vetting forms, unfortunately this is not always the case due to operational demand and back-logs, and could take considerably longer.

If you have any concerns or queries regarding your application please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You.  We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.