Policies

Workplace Ministry in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire adheres to the principles of good practice of chaplaincy in workplaces, which have been developed through the experience of chaplains over fifty years throughout the United Kingdom.

The precise wording is currently under review but they include commitment to:-

• Respecting each individual in the workplace and best practice in the organisation :
• Guarding  the complete confidentiality of information shared with the chaplain:
• Ensuring that all health and safety requirements are strictly observed.

Organisationally, Workplace Ministry is committed to ensuring that all chaplains, whether paid or voluntary:-

• Are properly trained and authorised:
• Are members of a chaplains team functioning in related workplaces:
• Have immediate access to a Senior chaplain for advice.

Recruitment practice includes:

• Ample opportunity to ensure that chaplains are well-suited to the role:
• Shadowing of experienced chaplains before appointment:
• Exploratory and final interviews to establish all-round confidence.

In addition:-

• Chaplains are insured against Third Party liability while exercising their duties:
• Child Protection requirements are observed wherever appropriate:
• References are sought from relevant authorities in faith organisations:
• Written Agreements are exchanged between all parties.  

Further details about policies may be obtained from:-
workplace.ministry@stalbans.anglican.org