Muslim Advisor / Chaplaincy Advisor, Permanent

Vacancy Type: PermanentLocation: HeadquartersPay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteSalary: £57,360 – £63,104 Closing Date: 2025-02-26Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteJob Purpose:

1. Working collaboratively as part of the HQ Chaplaincy Advisors Team who are

responsible for the implementation of the SPS Chaplaincy Framework and

the corresponding Standards and Audit Assurance Framework across all

Scottish prisons.

2. Maintaining liaison and professional relationships with the recognised Islamic

representative on the Prison Chaplaincy Steering Group (PCSG);

representing SPS on a range of forums (both internally and externally);

interfacing with Islamic organisations and communities within Scotland to

promote SPS.

3. Providing corporate oversight into the delivery of pastoral, spiritual and

religious care by Islamic chaplains throughout Scottish prisons, and to prison

Governors and Senior Managers in accordance with the Chaplaincy

Framework.

The post holder will report directly to the Head of Social Justice and work to the

delivery of objectives detailed in the SPS Corporate Plan 2023 -2028.

Responsibilities: Supporting the Director of Policy and Head of Social Justice in the development and implementation of policy, guidance and actions required to support the delivery of chaplaincy services across Scotland. Provide responses to ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, freedom of information requests and any other official correspondence as required, including media interest. Work with Scottish Government Officials and the SPS Public Protection Unit to provide advice and guidance to ensure the effective implementation of the Prevent Duty Guidance for Scotland (2015) and referral of Prevent cases to inform case managementVisit establishments to ensure the maintenance of the standard of Islamic religious provision; provide specialist advice and guidance in relation to Policy alignment with religious implications; provide Islamic services within SPS whenever required.Provide establishments with advice and support to ensure the delivery of an effective Islamic chaplaincy service within the context of wider Chaplaincy provision and teamworking, in line with the Chaplaincy Framework.Provide expert input with respect to the timely selection, recruitment and induction of Islamic Chaplains.To participate in a range of SPS management meetings including regular meetings with your Line Manager, attendance at PCSG, and other team meetings.Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.Qualifications Requirements

Hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at \'Alimiyyah / Graduate level

Or

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Islam at an equivalent level (ESSENTIAL)

Experience Requirements Knowledge Skills Requirements Knowledge – In-depth knowledge and understanding of: the role of Imam, have a breadth of Specialist knowledge; including the different schools of thought and denominations within Islam and be willing to help in, encourage interest in, and facilitate practice of those schools and denominations when required by different segments of the congregation.Written and Analytical Skills – Excellent written and analytical skills and experience of interpreting complex information in order to resolve issues and produce high quality written work for a range of audiences.Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement Experience – Experience of working effectively to bring together the views and expertise of a range of partners and stakeholders.Experience – have a proven record of Interpretation, development and implementation of how Islamic teaching translates into delivery in a way that supports SPS policy/guidance and audited standards.Selection Methods Please refer to full job description on SPS career site