Campsfield IRC is preparing to open as the UK's first all-electric Immigration Removal Centre, setting a new standard in custodial care. We are seeking a compassionate and committed Faith Leader to join our multi-faith chaplaincy team, supporting the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of residents and staff. This is a unique opportunity for a religious minister to bring their calling into a diverse and dynamic environment, offering pastoral care, worship, and spiritual guidance to individuals from a wide range of faith backgrounds.
Responsibilities
* Lead and facilitate worship and religious study for your faith group, ensuring services are inclusive, respectful, and aligned with residents' spiritual needs.
* Provide pastoral care to residents, staff, and their families—offering comfort, counsel, and support during challenging times.
* Collaborate with other faith leaders, volunteers, and external religious representatives to deliver a comprehensive multi-faith programme.
* Maintain sacred spaces and ensure access to religious materials, artefacts, and literature appropriate to your faith tradition.
* Advocate for religious observance, advising management on key festivals, fasts, and holy days to ensure residents can practice their faith meaningfully.
* Build bridges with external faith communities, ensuring continuity of care and best practice in spiritual support.
* We welcome applications from ordained ministers, imams, rabbis, priests, pastors, and other accredited religious leaders who:
o Are experienced in leading worship and providing pastoral care.
o Hold appropriate theological or ministerial qualifications.
o Are committed to interfaith collaboration and respectful dialogue.
o Can work within a secure environment with sensitivity and discretion.
o Are passionate about serving those in need, regardless of background or belief.
Additional Requirements
* Be a British citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain.
* Have lived in the UK for the past three years.
* Pass enhanced background checks including criminal record, financial history, and social media screening.
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