Job Title: Chaplain - Safer Custody and Equalities
As a Chaplain in the Safer Custody and Equalities Function, you will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and HMPPS standards, including all relevant Prison Service Instructions and Policy Frameworks. You will deliver effective services across the prison, supporting the Managing Chaplain and Head of Safety and Equalities in creating a safe and rehabilitative environment.
You will be part of the Multi Faith and Belief Chaplaincy Team, ensuring accessibility to all prisoners and staff regardless of faith or belief. Your responsibilities include providing pastoral care, organising and delivering worship and events, and assisting with prisoner resettlement. You will also offer expert faith and belief advice and support the observance of religious holy days and festivals.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidates will have appropriate experience, preferably in a custodial environment that caters to the predominant faiths and beliefs of the prisoner population. They must be effective communicators with well-developed influencing skills, and be innovative and forward-thinking. The role requires professionalism, competence, and proven experience in pastoral care, faith and belief, especially during crisis events.
Knowledge of other faiths and beliefs within a prison environment is essential. Candidates should be focused, dynamic team players capable of adapting quickly to changing priorities and circumstances.
Applicants must meet the HMPPS Chaplaincy and Faith Services' minimum faith eligibility requirements for their faith/belief tradition, evidenced by Faith/Belief Endorsement from the appropriate HMPPS Faith and Belief Advisor.
Successful candidates must also pass HMPPS and Mitie security and identity checks prior to employment.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Facilities Services
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