Free Church Chaplain - HMP Forest Bank
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £19,496.12 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M27 8FB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | #RF-010962-FY24 |
Summary
Are you a compassionate individual with a deep commitment to fostering spiritual well-being within a correctional environment? We are currently seeking a dedicated Free Church Chaplain to join our team at HMP Forest Bank.
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
What we are looking for:
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- provide guidance on their faith/belief system in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested, liaising with their Faith and Belief Adviser (FBA) or other FBA as appropriate;
- plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings. Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times;
- facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes. Work collaboratively with other Chaplains, the Managing Chaplain, volunteers and external groups on the maintenance and provision of facilities for worship/meditation and prayer;
- provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required. Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents;
- nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution;
- ensure their prison community is aware of relevant faith/belief events and coordinate establishment support for these. Acquire and distribute appropriate faith/belief literature, artefacts and materials;
- contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers.
- Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff;
- represent the chaplaincy team at establishment meetings, committees etc in the absence of the Managing Chaplain;
- actively support the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process;
- attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member;
- be proactive in forging links with their local faith/belief communities and other agencies, as relevant and consider ways in which these communities/agencies may become involved in supporting prisoners on release;
Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
What we are looking for:
- Must be an accredited minister of a church / denomination that is either a member of the Free Churches Group or listed by the HMPPS Free Churches Faith and Belief Adviser as an ‘Additional Denomination.’
- All Free Churches Chaplains will be expected to hold a formal recognised qualification in theology or religious study, normally to UK University undergraduate Diploma standard.
- Requirement for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). In order to maintain endorsement by the Free Churches Faith and Belief Adviser all chaplains will be required to demonstrate regular continuing reflection or training contributing towards their personal development.
- Willingness to work within a multi-faith and ecumenical team.
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to provide short-term support and care for prisoners, their families, and staff of all faiths and none.
- Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
- Sodexo Retirement Plan
- Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
- Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
- Community Online Academy (COA)
- Employee Lottery
- Mental Health First Response Programme
- Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working considered
- Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Bupa Healthcare Plan
- Life Assurance
- Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.