Anglican Chaplain

Serco Group Plc; Wigston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid leave incl. bank/hols

Pension scheme up to 6%

Extensive training and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Serco Group Plc is seeking an Anglican Chaplain for HMP Fosse Way to provide Anglican ministry and pastoral care to prisoners and staff. You will lead worship, provide spiritual guidance, and participate in crisis support within a multidisciplinary team, including resettlement work and faith-awareness training.

The role requires Anglican ordination or equivalent, strong theological knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Ordination in the Anglican Communion (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology, liturgy, and pastoral practice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Anglican faith and pastoral care to prisoners, colleagues, and families.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate worship, study groups, and faith activities.
• Support crisis care and mentoring for vulnerable individuals.
• Collaborate with a multi-faith team to ensure accessible chaplaincy.

Skills

Pastoral care

Anglican theology

Crisis support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ordination in Anglican Communion or equivalent

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

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.

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.

Serco Limited

Anglican Chaplain - HMP Fosse Way, LE18 4WS

Permanent, Full Time (40 hrs p/w)

£30,000

• £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.

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.

Also requires, Endorsement by Chaplaincy HQ Faith Advisor for Church of England (Anglican)

Discover all you need to keep growing We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

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, 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.