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Orthodox Chaplain
| Posting date: | 12 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £6,689.29 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TW15 3JZ |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/232562SJS |
Summary
Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionateOrthodox Chaplainto work atHMP YOI Bronzefield.
This role is subject to a Counter Terrorism Clearance requirement prior to the appointment in addition to other Vetting and MOJ clearances.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
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.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
The Orthodox Chaplain will work within the Chaplaincy Team to provide pastoral and faith specific care to prisoners and staff at HMP Bronzefield.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo CareersMain Responsibilities- The Orthodox Chaplain will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Orthodox faith tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition.
- The Orthodox Chaplain will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification "Faith and Pastoral Care", and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith based courses.
- The Orthodox Chaplain will engage and build contacts with their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
- Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested
- Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship study and religious programmes
- Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required
- Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and coordinate establishment support for these
- Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and materials
- Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers
Essential
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with local & faith-based communities and staff at all levels of the business, other Chaplains, and prison visitors and volunteers..
- Able to communicate through public speaking and the leading of groups, programmes and corporate acts of worship.
- You will be able to develop a broad base of support from the community including volunteers from a variety of faith backgrounds.
- You will be able to develop a good reputation for working alongside prisoners, Chaplaincy colleagues, other departments within Bronzefield and external agencies and community faith groups.
Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Accreditation/Registration
- Ordained Orthodox priest
- Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Orthodox Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (evidence required before appointment).
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse faith and social community groups.
- Experience of working within a prison.
- Experience of working within a Chaplaincy Team (prison, hospital, education etc) and /or other prison departmental areas.
This role is subject to a Counter Terrorism Clearance requirement prior to the appointment in addition to other Vetting and MOJ clearances.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
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.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
To be considered for an interview you must:
- have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
- provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
- meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.