Orthodox Chaplain

As an Orthodox Chaplain in our Chaplaincy Team, you will support people through some of the most defining moments in their lives. You will help create safe spaces for reflection, connection, and personal growth inside the prison community. Your work will bring purpose and stability to those in our care, supporting better outcomes for individuals and ultimately contributing to safer, stronger communities. You will be part of a multi-faith team that provides inclusive and compassionate pastoral support every day.

What you will do as an Orthodox Chaplain:

• Act as a faith and belief adviser, providing pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, colleagues and families.
• Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship, prayer, study, meditation and religious programmes.
• Contribute to local policy and good practice development within the Chaplaincy team.
• Mentor and support other chaplains and volunteers, including following incidents.
• Plan and lead faith specific services, prayer and group sessions.
• Provide pastoral support during crisis situations where required.
• Coordinate services delivered by volunteers and contractors.
• Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and materials.
• Support the delivery of Faith Awareness Training for colleagues.
• Take responsibility for your own spiritual wellbeing, including time for study, prayer and retreat.
• Attend relevant boards and meetings, contributing as chair or team member.
• Undertake administration, data collection and reporting linked to targets and service delivery.

Does this sound like you?

• Proven experience within your Orthodox faith, with at least three years' experience delivering faith services in a custodial environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multi faith chaplaincy team.
• Strong spoken English skills, enabling you to confidently deliver all aspects of the role.
• Creativity, flexibility and strong organisational and record keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing regular written reports.
• Confidence in public speaking and leading group programmes.
• The ability to build positive relationships with diverse communities, colleagues and external faith groups.
• Good computer literacy, sound judgment and effective problem solving skills.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Paid volunteering day, tax free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
• Free on site car parking.

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