Chaplain - Campsfield IRC

Mitie; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Chaplain for the Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre in Kidlington. This full-time role involves providing spiritual and emotional support for residents and staff, facilitating inclusive worship services, and collaborating with a multi-faith team. The ideal candidate will hold theological qualifications and commit to interfaith dialogue, while maintaining a respectful environment for all. You will work closely with various faith communities to ensure residents' spiritual needs are met.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to spiritual well-being.
• Ability to lead worship and inclusive services.
• Advocate for religious observance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate worship services.
• Provide pastoral care to residents and staff.
• Collaborate with other faith leaders.

Skills

Interfaith collaboration

Pastoral care

Theological qualifications

Sensitivity and discretion

Education

Theological or ministerial qualifications

Job description

Chaplain – Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)

Location: Campsfield IRC, Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Campsfield IRC is preparing to open as the UK's first all-electric Immigration Removal Centre, setting a new standard in custodial care. We are seeking a compassionate and committed Faith Leader to join our multi-faith chaplaincy team, supporting the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of residents and staff.

This is a unique opportunity for a religious minister to bring their calling into a diverse and dynamic environment, offering pastoral care, worship, and spiritual guidance to individuals from a wide range of faith backgrounds.

Your Mission

• Lead and facilitate worship and religious study for your faith group, ensuring services are inclusive, respectful, and aligned with residents' spiritual needs.
• Provide pastoral care to residents, staff, and their families—offering comfort, counsel, and support during challenging times.
• Collaborate with other faith leaders, volunteers, and external religious representatives to deliver a comprehensive multi-faith programme.
• Maintain sacred spaces and ensure access to religious materials, artefacts, and literature appropriate to your faith tradition.
• Advocate for religious observance, advising management on key festivals, fasts, and holy days to ensure residents can practice their faith meaningfully.
• Build bridges with external faith communities, ensuring continuity of care and best practice in spiritual support.

Who We're Looking For

• Lead worship and provide pastoral care.
• Hold appropriate theological or ministerial qualifications.
• Be committed to interfaith collaboration and respectful dialogue.
• Can work within a secure environment with sensitivity and discretion.
• Passionate about serving those in need, regardless of background or belief.

Additional Requirements

• Be a British citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain.
• Have lived in the UK for the past three years.
• Pass enhanced background checks including criminal record, financial history, and social media screening.