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Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/ Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister(Ref: 92268)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • Stoke-on-Trent

AI generated summary

  • You must provide pastoral care to prisoners and staff, understand diverse faiths, and maintain your spiritual health through prayer and reflection. No supervisory duties involved.
  • You will provide spiritual support, lead worship, collaborate with chaplains, deliver training, and promote community links while ensuring pastoral care and policy development.

Requirements

  • Please refer to Job Description
  • Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs as part of a multi- faith/belief chaplaincy team.
  • Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.
  • This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • 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;
  • contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice;
  • 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;
  • work with the Official Prison Visitor (OPV) Liaison Officer in promoting the scheme within the prison ensuring all prisoners are aware of it and to assist where required OPV volunteers;
  • 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;
  • with the agreement of the Managing Chaplain and establishment senior management team and as required, take on additional roles; e.g. Family Liaison Officer, Family Services single point of contact, volunteer coordinator etc;
  • 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;
  • participate in developing ways for improving and achieving targets as required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant targets are collated; and
  • assist in Probation Approved Premises (APs), with offenders on release into the community, those serving community sentences or other HMPPS funded community initiatives by agreement.

FAQs

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £34,760, with an additional contribution of £10,069 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

What are the main responsibilities of the job holder?

The job holder will provide guidance on their faith/belief system, plan and lead worship, deliver faith and non-faith-based courses, provide pastoral care, and support the resettlement of offenders, among other duties.

Is this role rotational?

No, this is a non-rotational position.

What kind of training opportunities are available?

There are access to learning and development opportunities as part of the job.

What type of community interaction is expected?

The job holder is expected to build contacts with their own faith/belief community and other agencies to support prisoners on release.

Are there any supervisory responsibilities associated with this role?

No, the job holder has no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

What are the benefits of working in this position?

Benefits include a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, flexible working options, and a working culture that encourages inclusion and diversity.

What security checks are required for this position?

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements before being appointed.

What behaviours are assessed during the selection process?

The behaviours assessed include Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, and Working Together.

What is the application process for this position?

Interested candidates can apply through the provided link and must be assessed based on their behaviours and experience as part of the selection process.

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HM Prison and Probation Service

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.