Anglican Chaplain - HMP Thameside

Serco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Anglican Chaplain to join their Multi-Faith team at a modern resettlement prison. In this impactful role, you will provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care, ensuring that all individuals feel supported on their faith journey. You'll lead worship, mentor fellow chaplains, and play a key role in Faith Awareness Training for staff. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, all within a supportive and diverse environment. If you are passionate about spiritual care and community support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary £34,553.54 + London allowance £6,500 PA

Pension – 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Discounts for major high street brands

Safe and supportive culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in delivering Anglican faith services.
• Strong understanding of Anglican theology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and religious programs for prisoners and staff.
• Provide pastoral care and support during crises.

Skills

Anglican theology

Pastoral care

Crisis support

Mentoring

Education

Recognised theological qualification

Tools

Safeguarding training

DBS clearance

Job description

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Thamesmead, Greater London, GB, SE28 0FJ

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Join Us as an Anglican Chaplain at HMP Thameside – Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about providing spiritual and pastoral care? Do you have a calling to support and guide individuals through their faith journey? Serco is looking for an Anglican Chaplain to join our dedicated Multi-Faith team at HMP Thameside.

About HMP Thameside

HMP Thameside is a Category B resettlement prison, located in Thamesmead, South-East London, next to HMP Belmarsh. As London’s only private prison, it houses up to 1,232 male prisoners, both convicted and on remand. Built in 2012, it is a modern, purpose-built facility designed to provide a safe, structured environment where individuals can access the support and resources they need to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society.

Your Role as an Anglican Chaplain

As an Anglican Chaplain, you’ll play a vital role in delivering worship, providing spiritual guidance, and offering pastoral care to both prisoners and staff. You'll have the unique opportunity to bring hope, faith, and encouragement to those who need it most, ensuring everyone—regardless of their beliefs—feels supported on their journey.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead worship, prayer, and religious programmes.
2. Provide pastoral care to prisoners, staff, and their families.
3. Support individuals in times of crisis.
4. Organise and distribute religious materials.
5. Mentor and guide other chaplains and volunteers.
6. Play a key role in Faith Awareness Training for staff.

What You Need to Succeed:

1. At least 3 years of experience delivering Anglican faith services.
2. Strong understanding of Anglican theology and religious practice.
3. A recognised theological qualification.
4. Formal endorsement from the Diocesan Bishop and HMPPS Anglican Faith Adviser.
5. Up-to-date safeguarding training and DBS clearance.

Why Serco

1. A place you can make an impact – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and have been in the business for 25 years, employing 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touches people’s lives.

2. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

3. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer

1. Salary £34,553.54 + London allowance £6,500 PA
2. Pension – 6%
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
5. A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
6. A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
7. A safe and supportive culture

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability), and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.