Anglican Chaplain

Serco Limited; Leicester; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Contributory pension scheme

Internal courses and qualifications (L

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts with Serco network

Volunteer day and Payroll Giving

Disability Confident employer scheme

Zusammenfassung

Serco Limited is seeking an Anglican Chaplain to provide faith and pastoral care to detainees and staff at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester. The role involves leading worship, supporting spiritual development, and working within a multi-faith chaplaincy to assist inmates and colleagues in challenging times.

You will join a team delivering Anglican ministry while supporting people of all faiths. The post includes BPSS/clearance prerequisites, ongoing training, and a benefits package through Serco.

Qualifikationen

• Ordination within the Anglican Communion (or equivalent within Anglican tradition)
• Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology, liturgy, and pastoral practice
• Strong communication skills for diverse individuals and communities
• Ability to offer pastoral care in crisis situations
• Good IT literacy and team collaboration

Aufgaben

• Provide Anglican faith and pastoral care to prisoners, colleagues, and families
• Plan, lead, and facilitate worship, prayer, and study groups
• Contribute to crisis support and mentoring for personal difficulties
• Collaborate with the Managing Chaplain and multi-faith team to ensure accessible chaplaincy
• Engage with Anglican communities outside the prison for resettlement
• Support training initiatives including Faith Awareness Training

Kenntnisse

Ordination within Anglican Communion

Anglican theology knowledge

Pastoral care experience

Strong communication

IT literacy

Jobbeschreibung

Anglican Chaplain – HMP Fosse Way, LE18 4WS

Permanent, Full Time (40 hrs p/w)

£32,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package Opportunities for Part Time / Flexible Working can be discussed. Working pattern to cover minimum 2 Sundays per month.

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £30000-32000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Leicester, LE18 4TN

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Ready to impact a better future? As an Anglican Chaplain in our Justice and Immigration team, you’ll provide faith and pastoral care to people in custody, helping them access worship, spiritual guidance, and meaningful support during challenging periods in their lives.

You’ll be part of our multi‑faith chaplaincy team, using your expertise to offer Anglican ministry while also supporting individuals of all faiths and none. Your work helps nurture wellbeing, supports rehabilitation, and contributes to safer, more compassionate prison communities.

What you’ll do as an Anglican Chaplain

• Provide Anglican faith and pastoral care to prisoners, colleagues, and where appropriate, their families.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate worship, prayer, study groups, and other faith‑based activities that support spiritual development.
• Contribute to crisis support, pastoral care, and mentoring for those navigating difficult personal circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Chaplain and the wider multi‑faith team to ensure accessible chaplaincy provision at all times.
• Engage with Anglican communities outside the prison to support resettlement and ongoing pastoral pathways.
• Support training initiatives, including Faith Awareness Training for colleagues.

Does this sound like you?

• Ordination within the Anglican Communion (or a Porvoo Agreement church) OR are a licensed Reader, Religious Brother/Sister, Church Army Evangelist, or equivalent within Anglican tradition.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology, liturgy, and pastoral practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
• The confidence to offer pastoral care in crisis situations and support those experiencing vulnerability.
• Good IT literacy and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Also requires, Endorsement by Chaplaincy HQ Faith Advisor for Church of England (Anglican)

Vetting and checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

What we offer

• 5.6 weeks including bank and public holidays days (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together.

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