Anglican Chaplain – Prison Ministry & Pastoral Care

Serco Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Ordination within Anglican Communion

Anglican theology knowledge

Pastoral care experience

Strong communication

IT literacy

Job description

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.