At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide spiritual and pastoral care to individuals in custody, leading services and supporting their journeys.
- Company: Scottish Prison Service, dedicated to transforming lives and building a safer Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, personal development opportunities, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Must be a Roman Catholic Priest with experience in pastoral care.
The predicted salary is between 54398 - 58065 £ per year.
The Prison Chaplain (Roman Catholic Priest) carries out their duties in co-operation with members of an ecumenical and inter-faith chaplaincy team. Together they are responsible for the provision of chaplaincy services to all persons in custody at HMP Barlinnie.
There are three important areas of work, these are:
- Religious Care is offered to all those wishing to practice their faith and includes leading regular services of prayers, Mass, worship, celebration of the sacraments, studies of religious texts, and faith-based groups.
- Pastoral Care is provided, usually individually, to everyone and particularly those in most need - the bereaved and the distressed, those who are at risk of harm to self, and those most vulnerable including new admissions.
- Spiritual Care accompanies and supports people of all faiths and none on their journey to discover purpose and meaning in life and to develop the resources to live a fulfilled life.
As part of your application, you will be required to provide a response to a question on each of these key areas. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Strategy Framework on Spiritual and Pastoral Care, Religion and Belief, is the foundational document for the delivery of chaplaincy across the SPS and the practice of prison chaplains should reflect this.
Further reading and information on the Scottish Criminal Justice System and Chaplaincy can be found here.
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.
We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.
We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland's prison system.
We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland's diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.
Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.
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