Free Church Chaplain

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction
**What we are offering**
- Salary of £32,000, based on a full-time position.
- Mainly Mon-Fri but a couple of weekend days a month required to cover Chaplaincy services.
- Typically looking for someone to work a 40-hour week but there is room for some flexibility.
- Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer.

Free Church Chaplain

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 Altcourse**.

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._

**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.

Why Join Us?

**At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.**

Sodexo’s vision for **HMP Altcourse** is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.

**An opportunity too good to miss**

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

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 for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.


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