Free Church Chaplain

4 weeks ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction This is a prisoner-facing role and therefore the skill set required will include creative thinking and sensitive engagement within a highly complex community. The role requires a collaborative approach to meeting the requirements of the Chaplaincy department and therefore the role will be placed within team of chaplains. The role is set within a multi-faith context and therefore requires an openness and respect of other faith groups and their respective chaplains.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is the largest women’s prison in Europe which accommodates a diverse and complex population of women from restricted Status women who require the highest levels of security, women on remand (Who are often experiencing custody for the first time), as well as supporting women with chronic mental health conditions.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.

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**Main Responsibilities**
- The Free Church Chaplain will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Free Church Christian tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition. The Free Church 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. They will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered.
- The Free Church Chaplain will engage with, and build contacts with, their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
- This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.
- The Free Church Chaplain will be required to carry the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

- 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.
- Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice.
- Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers.

**_ Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements_**.**

**Essential**
- Have in depth knowledge of Christianity (preferably hold a recognised qualification in Theology/Ministerial Studies at graduate level).
- Be a Lay or Ordained minister in a recognised Free Church tradition.
- Demonstrate relevant practical experience in delivery of worship, group work and pastoral care.
- Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Free Church 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.
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

**Package Description**
£15,162.41 per annum + £140.88 London Weighting per month.

**Working Hours**17.00 hours per week.The working pattern will be two days a week plus one Sunday a month. Occasionally covering a Saturday shift may also be required.

**Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer**:

- ** 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.**

**About The Company**
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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.

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