Chaplain based at Emmandjay Court, Ilkley

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part Time - 14 hours per week

Salary £27,440.00 per annum (pro-rata for part time)

Emmandjay is a friendly and welcoming MHA retirement living scheme in Ben Rhydding. It is home to a vibrant community of older people who live independently in their own apartments. Residents bring a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and life stories, and the scheme is shaped by a strong culture of neighbourliness, mutual support, and shared community life.

The scheme offers a communal lounge, a lovely garden, wellbeing activities as well as regular opportunities for social connection through events, groups, and informal gatherings. While residents live independently, many value the reassurance of being part of a supportive community, especially during times of illness, transition, or bereavement.

Chaplaincy is an integral part of Emmandjay, offering pastoral care, spiritual companionship, and opportunities for worship and reflection.

The chaplain is a visible presence around the scheme — spending time in shared spaces, visiting residents in their homes when invited, and supporting the community at moments of celebration, challenge, and loss. Worship, prayer, and reflective activities take place regularly, shaped by Christian tradition while remaining open and welcoming to residents of all faiths and none.

The scheme has strong links with local churches and community groups and there is plenty of scope to deepen these relationships further. The scheme manager and colleagues are supportive of chaplaincy and see it as a key part of helping residents feel known, connected, and able to live later life well.

Emmandjay has its own rhythm and character — often lively, sometimes quiet, always shaped by the independence, humour, and generosity of the people who call it home.

Application

To apply for this role, you will need to complete the online application process accessed via the advert listed for this role by 4th January 2026. You must ensure you upload a CV and complete the statement of suitability section.

CV – This should set out your career history, key responsibilities, and achievements, providing reasons for any gaps.

Statement of Suitability – No more than 500 words, explaining how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this role. Please include this in the same document as your CV.

Please note that failure to submit both a CV and a statement of suitability will result in your application not being considered.

Use of AI in Applications

We recognise the value and increasing prevalence of AI in professional settings. To ensure transparency, we ask all candidates to declare if and how AI has been used in their application.

Shortlisting

Applications will be reviewed by the manager and the Area Support Chaplain. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application and be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Interview

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at Emmandjay – exploring your experience, and suitability in relation to the role.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9, Part 1, there is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.