Casual Pagan Chaplain

Sodexo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider is hiring a part-time Pagan Chaplain at HMP Peterborough. You will provide spiritual support, deliver faith services, and facilitate a positive environment for prisoners. Ideal candidates are active members of the Pagan community with pastoral experience. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Active member of the Pagan Federation or recognized grove/coven.
• Experience in a pastoral or chaplaincy role.
• Ability to challenge inappropriate behavior.

Responsibilities

• Deliver faith services and spiritual guidance to prisoners.
• Provide pastoral care in healthcare and during receptions.
• Guide prisoners in faith-based preparations for release.
• Support the reduction of re-offending through meaningful engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work with diverse faiths

Assertiveness

Education

Member of the Pagan Federation or recognized grove/coven

Evidence of training and experience in Pagan community

Job description

Secure the Present, Shape the Future - Transform Lives as a Part-Time Pagan Chaplain at HMP Peterborough

Are you a compassionate individual committed to supporting spiritual well-being within a correctional environment? Sodexo is seeking a dedicated Pagan Chaplain to join our team at HMP Peterborough, helping prisoners explore their faith, build resilience, and prepare for positive futures.

Location: HMP Peterborough
Salary: Up to £[insert] per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 16 hours per week, Casual

Role Overview

As a Pagan Chaplain, you will provide pastoral care and spiritual support to prisoners, fostering an environment of respect, humanity, and personal growth. You will work collaboratively across departments to ensure prisoners are supported in reducing re-offending, preparing for release, and strengthening links with faith communities and family.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver faith services, teachings, and spiritual guidance tailored to prisoners\' needs.
• Provide pastoral care in a humane and safe manner, including support in healthcare, separation units, and new receptions where appropriate.
• Participate in team and establishment meetings to coordinate chaplaincy activities.
• Guide prisoners in faith-based preparations for release.
• Promote a caring, ordered community where prisoners can freely practice their religion.
• Support a reduction in re-offending by offering meaningful engagement opportunities.

Person Specification

• Active and endorsed member of the Pagan Federation or another eligible grove/coven recognized by the Pagan Symposium.
• Evidence of training and experience within the Pagan community.
• Experience working in a similar pastoral or chaplaincy role.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse faiths and ethnicities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, assertiveness, self-motivation, and the ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
• Endorsement of the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser.
• Enhanced Level 2 & CTC (to be processed by site VCP)

Why Work With Sodexo

Joining Sodexo is more than a job- it's a chance to make a lasting impact. You'll be part of a supportive team that values you for who you are, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits Include

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Wide-ranging employee benefits
• Access to training and development programs

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million people daily. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident Leader, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively support candidates with disabilities.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help transform lives at HMP Peterborough.