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Part Time (18.5 hours per week) Anglican Chaplain - HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall (Ref: 5727)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Lichfield

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  • You must be an ordained member of the Church of England, have Anglican theology knowledge, DBS clearance, safeguarding training, and meet eligibility criteria with specific documentation.
  • You will provide spiritual care, lead worship, support prisoners and staff, collaborate with chaplains, and promote faith awareness while managing volunteers and relevant community links.

Requirements

  • Chaplaincy Role Requirements
  • Chaplains are required to meet the faith/belief eligibility requirements for their chosen faith/belief as outlined within the Group Profile.
  • An ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
  • Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.
  • Must be ordained with the Church of England.
  • Member of the Church of England.
  • Signed the Church of England documentation on mutual flourishing or Church in Wales equivalent.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology and religious practice.
  • Formal endorsement from the HMPPS Anglican Faith and Belief Adviser confirming eligibility and suitability.
  • Diocesan DBS clearance and up to date safeguarding training.
  • If part time, hours to be confirmed.
  • Unsocial Hours Working. This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays.

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
  • 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 job title for this position?

The job title is Part Time Anglican Chaplain at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall.

How many hours per week is the position?

The position is for 18.5 hours per week.

Where is HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall located?

HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall is located in Lichfield, WS14 9QS.

What are the main responsibilities of the Anglican Chaplain?

The main responsibilities include providing faith/belief and pastoral care, planning and leading worship/meditation, facilitating religious programs, and supporting prisoners and staff in crisis situations.

Is this position rotational?

No, this is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

What are the essential experience requirements for this role?

Applicants must meet the faith/belief eligibility requirements for their chosen faith/belief, and have the ability to confidently fulfill all spoken and written aspects of the role in English.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be ordained members of the Anglican Communion for a minimum of three years and have formal endorsement from their Diocesan Bishop.

What are the working hours for this job?

The specific hours for the part-time position will be confirmed, and the role requires working regular unsocial hours outside the typical 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday.

What benefits are included in this job?

Benefits include access to learning and development, a Civil Service pension with employer contributions, annual leave, public holidays, and flexible working options.

What steps are required in the selection process?

The selection process will assess candidates against the behaviours, strengths, and experience as outlined in the job description.

Is there a requirement for safeguarding training?

Yes, the post holder is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation and must complete the appropriate level of training.

Who can apply for this job?

The job is broadly open to UK nationals, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and others meeting eligibility criteria outlined in the job description.

How can I contact for further inquiries?

Applicants can contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team via email at moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk or by phone at 0345 241 5358.

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