Anglican Chaplain (part time)
Job Introduction
Sodexo Justice Services has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1993. We operate five prisons in the UK and have a reputation for operating excellent, ethical, innovative and rehabilitative services. Our vision is to become a strategic partner of our clients by designing, managing and delivering quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to offenders by changing lives for the better.
Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, HMP Forest Bank is one of the largest prisons in the UK and demonstrates custodial excellence in many areas with an emphasis on risk assessment, addressing comprehensive needs and forming strong links with the community outside which all contribute to reducing reoffending.
As our part time Anglican Chaplain you will help to ensure that the diverse religious and spiritual needs of the prison community are met.
Role Responsibility
- Promote and encourage the observance of religious faith and be a focus of unity within a diverse setting.
- Complete generic duties ie visiting daily new receptions, prisoners in the hospital wing and in the Care and Separation Unit daily or as necessary, and responding to applications from prisoners
- Lead and participate in Chapalincy prayer and study groups
- Liaise with outside Faith leaders and agencies and encourage volunteer involvement with Chaplaincy activities.
- Be prepared to work as a team member encouraging and supporting other members of the Chaplaincy team.
- Play a full part in the prison’s work, education and recreational activities.
- Be prepared to lead Sunday services as and when required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Highly motivated, inspirational person
- Excellent listener and communicator
- Have a non-judgemental, calm and confident approach
- Be able to work with vulnerable and challenging individuals.
- Formally ordained in Church of England
Desirable
- Be able to provide short term counselling and care for prisoners, their families, and staff of all faiths and none
Package Description
£14,670 + benefits including free onsite parking, free on duty meals, Gym useage, pension, group discount schemes etc
About the Company
Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Discloure Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)
