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DARS (Discrimination and Abuse Service) Accompanist

WEST SUSSEX (COAST AND DOWNS) METHODIST CIRCUIT
Methodist Church House, 25 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SF
Part-time
20th March 2026
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DARS (Discrimination and Abuse Service) Accompanist

This is a Volunteer, vacancy that will close in 24 days at 17:00 GMT.

The Vacancy

Are you someone who listens well, offers steady support, and cares deeply about Justice and Dignity within the Church?

The Discrimination and Abuse Response Service (DARS) is an important part of the Justice, Dignity and Solidarity strategy. It exists to support people who experience discrimination within the Methodist Church and to strengthen confidence that these concerns are taken seriously.

We are seeking voluntary Accompanists to walk alongside individuals as they navigate Church processes.

More information about the role can be accessed via the link below.

What We Offer:

Training and ongoing supervision

Support from the DARS Coordinator and Connexional Team

A flexible time commitment, typically a few hours per month

Reimbursement of reasonable travel and related expenses

If you feel called to support a Church where dignity is valued and people are listened to with care, we warmly encourage you to apply.

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Will be used for statistical analysis

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Only if you are successfully recruited, we will upload your details to our HR system, IRIS Cascade. As a member of staff you will sign a contract of employment and agree to additional terms on how your data is handled and stored.

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the right of data portability (to obtain and reuse your personal data)

the right to object to networx and the controller and processors handling of your personal data

the right to withdraw your consent with regards to the handling of your personal data

you have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you (Subject Access Request - S.A.R)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority - the ICO

Within your candidate account, you can also use the Download Data feature to generate an XML file of the current data we hold on you that you have provided and/or have access to within the account.

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If you are not satisfied by our actions, you can seek recourse through our internal complaints procedure. If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to refer the matter to the Information Commissioner (www.ico.org.uk) or seek recourse through the courts.

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