Permanent part-time post of 17 hours as a Christian chaplain at Onley, within a multi-faith chaplaincy team. The holder gives worship, study and pastoral support to prisoners and staff of their own Anglican or Free Church tradition, and pastoral care to people of other faiths and none. The role includes regular unsocial hours and cover for the Managing Chaplain in their absence. Eligibility is set by faith endorsement from the HMPPS Faith and Belief Adviser, so applicants must meet those criteria before appointment.
What the job involves
- Act as faith adviser in the establishment, giving advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and families
- Support prisoners and staff of own faith tradition, and provide pastoral support to people of other faiths and none
- Provide pastoral care to prisoners, help resolve crisis situations and support the ACCT process
- Plan and lead worship, meditation, prayer and faith-specific meetings
- Facilitate and deliver worship, meditation, study and faith programmes
- Be part of chaplaincy provision that is available and accessible at all times
- Mentor and support other chaplains and volunteers, including after incidents
- Nurture chaplaincy volunteers and facilitate services delivered by contractors and volunteers
- Contribute to local policy, procedures and practice, and help deliver faith awareness training for staff
- Work with other chaplains and the Managing Chaplain on worship facilities and coordinate support for festivals
- Build links with local faith communities and agencies, including mentoring prisoners on release
- Carry out administration, data collection, analysis and target reporting
Qualifications
- Specific training to hold the qualifications required for the chosen specialism
- Theology or religious study qualification, normally to undergraduate diploma standard (Free Church)
- Formal professional formation for ordained ministers, or theological study for non-ordained ministers (Free Church)
Registration & licences
- Ordained bishop, priest or deacon, or Reader, religious brother or sister or Church Army evangelist (Anglican)
- Licence of the Diocesan Bishop, evidenced before appointment (Anglican)
- Minister accredited by a Free Churches Group or listed additional denomination (Free Church)
- Formal endorsement from the HMPPS Faith and Belief Adviser for the relevant tradition, evidenced before appointment
Experience
- Normally at least three years in holy orders (Anglican ordained)
Skills & knowledge
- Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology and religious practice
- Able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role in English, or Welsh where specified
- Behaviours: communicating and influencing, managing a quality service, making effective decisions, leadership, working together
Checks & eligibility
- Diocesan DBS clearance
- Up-to-date safeguarding training
Other
- Signed Church of England mutual flourishing documentation, or Church in Wales equivalent
- Written confirmation of credentials from regional or national church leaders, before appointment and periodically (Free Church)
What’s offered
- Payment at the approved organisation rate for unsocial hours, in addition to basic pay
- Hybrid working where business need allows, as an informal, non-contractual flexible arrangement
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
