Hmp Millsike- Muslim Chaplain

We are looking to recruit a Muslim Prison Chaplain who meets the following criteria:

- Holds a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at 'Alimiyyah / graduate level. Or
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Islam at an equivalent level.
- Is proficient in Tajweed (correct pronunciation of Arabic & Quranic recitation).
- Has demonstrable knowledge of the different schools of thought and denominations within Islam and be willing to help in, encourage interest in, and facilitate practice of those schools and denominations when required by different segments of the congregation.

**Salary: £14,600**

**Hours: 16 hours**

Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.

**Job objectives and responsibilities**

As a Chaplain working alongside the Safer Custody and Equalities Function, you will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and HMPPS standards including all relevant Prison Service Instructions and Policy Frameworks. You will deliver effective services across the prison, supporting the Managing Chaplain and Head of Safety and Equalities in creating a safe and rehabilitative environment.

You will be part of the Multi Faith and Belief Chaplaincy Team, ensuring you are accessible to all prisoners and staff regardless of faith or belief. Your responsibilities include providing pastoral care, organising and delivering worship and events, and assisting with prisoner resettlement. You will also offer expert faith and belief advice and support the observance of religious holy days and festivals.

You will develop relationships with support and volunteer groups, plan workshops and meetings, and contribute to safeguarding and diversity initiatives. Additionally, you will deliver awareness programmes for prisoners and staff, work closely with Safer Custody on policies and procedures, and support prisoners through major life events regardless of faith or belief.

You will be involved in many other aspects of prison life, playing your part in safer custody by visiting those being supported by Assessment, Care, Custody and Team Work arrangements weekly, violence reduction, equalities meetings, Good Order and Discipline reviews, as well as groups such as the Segregation Monitoring and Review Group meetings. Chaplains of all faiths and beliefs play an important role supporting counter-terrorism activity on a routine basis.

You will also contribute to resettlement issues as appropriate, engage and build contacts with faith/belief communities towards aiding the resettlement of prisoners and support the Managing Chaplain's contact strategy with outside faith/belief-based agencies to help with the resettlement of prisoners including working with various support and volunteer groups.

You will support the Managing Chaplain in contributing to the establishment's standards, budget, and People Plan, and help implement local and national policies for Chaplaincy services. Ensuring health and safety compliance and helping to deliver actions from audits and reports are also key responsibilities.

You will be required to work on Fridays.

**Person Specification**

They must meet the HMPPS Chaplaincy and Faith Services' specified minimum faith eligibility requirements of their faith/belief tradition in the form of Faith/Belief Endorsement from the appropriate HMPPS Faith and Belief Advisor.

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