Free Church Chaplain HMP Altcourse

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Chaplain for HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. This rewarding role involves providing spiritual care and support to prisoners and staff, while fostering an inclusive environment. You will collaborate with a multi-faith team, facilitating worship and programs that promote personal growth and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a background in pastoral care and community engagement, ready to make a positive impact in a challenging environment. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing faith-specific care and support.
• Ability to work with multi-faith communities and promote inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and pastoral guidance to prisoners and staff.
• Facilitate worship and deliver faith-based programs.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Community Engagement

Fundraising

Team Collaboration

Education

Theological Training

Experience in a Chaplaincy Role

Job description

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Client:

Sodexo

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Introduction

What we are Offering

• Salary of £16,000 per year
• 20 hours per week
• Please see our attached benefits guide for more details.

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Your Role as a Chaplain

As a Chaplain at HMP Altcourse, you will provide faith-specific care, spiritual support, and pastoral guidance to prisoners and staff. You will collaborate with a multi-faith Chaplaincy Team to meet the spiritual needs of the community while fostering inclusivity and respect for all traditions.

This role involves facilitating worship, study, and prayer opportunities, as well as delivering faith-based and non-faith-based programs that aid rehabilitation and personal growth. You will help create a supportive prison culture, promote rehabilitation, and encourage offenders towards self-improvement.

You will also liaise with local faith groups and agencies to support offenders' resettlement after release, providing advice and services as part of the Chaplaincy Team.

Please see the attached detailed job description for a list of main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• The Free Church Chaplain will provide religious care for prisoners and staff within the Free Church Christian tradition and pastoral care for all, regardless of faith.
• They will work with colleagues to ensure delivery of the 'Faith and Pastoral Care' specification and broader chaplaincy work, including faith and non-faith courses.
• Engage with and build contacts within their faith community to aid offender resettlement.
• This is a non-operational role without line management responsibilities.
• Responsibilities include acting as a faith advisor, facilitating worship and religious programs, contributing to policy development, mentoring, and working with diverse faith and social groups.
• Previous experience in a prison or similar environment, familiarity with fundraising, and ability to work independently and in teams are desirable.

We welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills, even if they do not meet all the above points.

Why Join Us?

Sodexo aims to create a better everyday for everyone, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily through various services.

We promote a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to be their best. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, including being a Disability Confident Leader employer, and support disabled candidates through our interview scheme.

To be considered for an interview, candidates must:

• Have a disability
• Provide evidence that they meet the minimum criteria
• Meet all essential qualifications, skills, and experience