Anglican Chaplain

Sodexo; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

HMP Forest Bank, operated with Sodexo Careers, seeks an Anglican Chaplain to join the multi-faith Chaplaincy Team on a part-time basis. The role focuses on providing pastoral care, spiritual guidance and facilitating services for prisoners and staff within a diverse faith setting.

The post involves collaboration with local faith communities, supporting rehabilitation and reintegration, and contributing to a safe and respectful prison environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in chaplaincy, ministry or pastoral care.
• Endorsement from Anglican authorities.
• Commitment to multi-faith environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proven pastoral support experience, including crisis moments.
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour constructively.
• Self-motivated and resilient with a commitment to positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support within a prison context.
• Support religious faith and practice across diverse beliefs.
• Facilitate religious services, prayers and teachings.
• Engage with prisoners, staff and external faith communities.
• Assist in reintegration and preparation for release.
• Participate in chaplaincy meetings and general duties.

Skills

Chaplaincy experience

Anglican endorsement

Multi-faith openness

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral support

Behavioural management

Self-motivation

Job description

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Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible working hours)

Are you passionate about providing pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and supporting rehabilitation? HMP Forest Bank is seeking a dedicated Anglican Chaplain to join our multi-faith Chaplaincy Team on a part-time basis .

At HMP Forest Bank,we are committed to supporting people in custody to make positive changes intheir lives. Serving the courts of Greater Manchester, we maintain strong linkswith local communities and focus on rehabilitation, resettlement, and reducingreoffending.

About the Role

As an Anglican Chaplain, you will play a vital role in ensuring the diverse religious andspiritual needs of prisoners and staff are met. Working collaboratively withina multi-faith environment, you will:

• Support and facilitate religious faith and practice within the prison community.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to prisoners and staff.
• Help create a caring and supportive environment where individuals can explore and practise their faith.
• Facilitate religious services, prayers, and faith-based teaching.
• Support prisoners of all faiths and none, promoting respect, understanding, and inclusion.
• Participate in chaplaincy and establishment meetings as required.
• Undertake general chaplaincy duties, including supporting new receptions, healthcare visits, and prisoners in separation units.
• Build and maintain links with local faith communities and encourage their involvement in prisoner rehabilitation.
• Assist prisoners in preparing for release and reintegration into society.
• Promote peace, cooperation, and mutual respect between different faith groups.

About You

We are looking forsomeone who:

• Has experience working in a chaplaincy, ministry, or similar pastoral care role.
• Holds the necessary recognition and endorsement from Anglican faith authorities.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to working within a diverse, multi-faith environment.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Has proven experience providing pastoral support, including during crisis situations.
• Is confident in appropriately challenging unacceptable behaviour when necessary.
• Is self-motivated, resilient, and committed to supporting positive change.

Why Join Us?

HMP Forest Bank is amodern prison with a capacity of 1,460 men, including both remand and sentencedprisoners, as well as young adults aged 18–21. Facilities include healthcare,education, workshops, gym, library, visits centre, chaplaincy, and more.

Join a teamdedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others whilecontributing to safer communities through rehabilitation and support.

About Sodexo Careers

Sodexo’s vision forHMP Forest Bank is to create and maintain a safe, stable, and progressiveenvironment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending andenabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison isdesigned to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence andpersonal development goals within a culture focused on rehabilitation.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefitsfor our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies