Freechurch Chaplain

Sodexo Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent service provider is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to work at HMP Peterborough. This role involves providing spiritual guidance, leading worship, and supporting prisoners and staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in inclusive pastoral care and hold a Biblical Diploma. The position offers a salary of £17,479.80 (pro-rata) and includes weekend work. Benefits include a retirement plan, retail discounts, and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Discounts with over 1,900 retailers

Gym membership discounts

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing spiritual guidance across multiple faiths and traditions.
• Skilled in facilitating worship and faith-based programmes.
• Capable of building strong community links for resettlement.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral support within the prison.
• Lead and facilitate worship and faith-based programmes.
• Mentor chaplaincy volunteers and support staff.

Skills

Providing inclusive spiritual guidance

Leading worship and prayer

Collaborative teamwork

Strong decision-making

Education

Biblical Diploma

Job description

Freechurch Chaplain - HMP Peterborough

HMP Peterborough is the UK’s only dual-purpose prison, housing both men and women. We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance, religious care, and pastoral support to prisoners, staff, and their families.

You’ll work as part of a multi-faith team to lead worship, deliver faith and non-faith-based programmes, and support individuals through personal challenges. This is a vital role in promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and rehabilitation within the prison community.

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Main Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance, religious care, and pastoral support to prisoners, staff, and their families, ensuring inclusivity across all faiths and traditions.

• Lead and facilitate worship, prayer, and faith-based programmes that promote wellbeing and rehabilitation.

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver the “Faith and Pastoral Care” specification and contribute to wider faith and non-faith learning initiatives.

• Mentor and support chaplaincy volunteers and colleagues, offering care and guidance following incidents or crises.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external faith communities to support prisoner resettlement and reintegration.

• Contribute to staff training, policy development, and the continuous improvement of chaplaincy services in line with Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).

Please see the attached job description for further information regarding role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in providing inclusive spiritual guidance, religious care, and pastoral support across multiple faiths and traditions.

• Skilled in leading and facilitating worship, prayer, and faith-based programmes that encourage personal growth and rehabilitation.

• Collaborative and supportive team member with a mentoring approach.

• Capable of building strong external faith community links to enhance resettlement opportunities.

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, communication, and service delivery aligned with prison and chaplaincy objectives.

• spent 3-year period in the UK

• Need to have a Biblical Diploma

• Holds or is willing to obtain Enhanced Level 2 & CTC clearance (processed by site VCP).

Package Description

• Salary: £17,479.80 (pro-rata)

• Hours: Weekend work only (days negotiable)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll join a company that values who you are, empowers you to act with purpose, and helps you thrive. Our benefits include:

• Sodexo Retirement Plan

• Discounts with over 1,900 retailers

• Gym membership discounts

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, legal, and financial support

For full details, please see the attached Sodexo benefits guide.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!