Anglican Chaplain – Prison Faith & Pastoral Care

Ministry of Justice; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking an Anglican Chaplain to join the multi-faith chaplaincy at HMP Onley. The post focuses on faith/belief and pastoral care for prisoners and staff, with duties across worship, guidance, and supporting residents and colleagues within a multi-faith team.

The role emphasizes engagement with other faith communities, development of policy, and participation in training and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition
• plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings
• facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes
• 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
• nurture chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution
• promote faith awareness and related literature within the prison
• coordinate establishment support for faith/belief events and manage materials

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking an Anglican Chaplain to join the multi-faith chaplaincy at HMP Onley. The post focuses on faith/belief and pastoral care for prisoners and staff, with duties across worship, guidance, and supporting residents and colleagues within a multi-faith team.

The role emphasizes engagement with other faith communities, development of policy, and participation in training and safeguarding processes.