Catholic Chaplain - Prison Ministry & Pastoral Care

Ministry of Justice; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice invites applications for a Roman Catholic Chaplain (Priest or Lay) to join our multi-faith chaplaincy team in a women’s prison. The post involves spiritual leadership, pastoral care and sacramental ministry to prisoners and staff, while collaborating with colleagues to serve people of all faiths and none.

We are seeking someone empathetic, resilient and committed to serving others with integrity, able to develop worship, study and religious programmes, mentor volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership.
• Ability to lead worship/meditation and faith-based meetings.
• Experience supporting prisoners, staff and volunteers within a chaplaincy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on faith/belief to prisoners, staff and families; liaise with FBA.
• Plan and lead worship, prayer and faith meetings; ensure chaplaincy care at all times.
• Deliver worship, study and religious programmes; collaborate with chaplains and volunteers.
• Contribute to local policy, procedures and practice in the chaplaincy.
• Provide pastoral care, mentoring and support for chaplains and volunteers; assist in crisis.
• Nurture chaplaincy volunteers and coordinate faith events and outreach.
• Promote faith awareness and liaise with external groups for worship facilities.
• Represent chaplaincy at meetings; support ACCT process and relevant boards.
• Build links with faith communities; support prisoners on release and their families.
• Assist in training staff and volunteers; ensure data collection and reporting.

Skills

Pastoral care

Empathy

Resilience

Worship leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

The Ministry of Justice invites applications for a Roman Catholic Chaplain (Priest or Lay) to join our multi-faith chaplaincy team in a women’s prison. The post involves spiritual leadership, pastoral care and sacramental ministry to prisoners and staff, while collaborating with colleagues to serve people of all faiths and none.

We are seeking someone empathetic, resilient and committed to serving others with integrity, able to develop worship, study and religious programmes, mentor volunteers