Freechurch Chaplain

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

Job summary

A leading justice services provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Chaplain for HMP Peterborough to offer spiritual guidance, lead worship, and support rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-faith environments and a collaborative approach. The position offers a salary of £17,479.80 pro-rata alongside various benefits including gym membership discounts and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Discounts with over 1,900 retailers

Gym membership discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing spiritual guidance and pastoral support across multiple faiths.
• Skilled in leading and facilitating worship and faith-based programmes.
• Collaborative team player with a mentoring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and care to prisoners and staff.
• Lead and facilitate worship and faith-based programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance chaplaincy services.

Skills

Providing inclusive spiritual guidance

Leading worship and faith-based programmes

Building relationships with external faith communities

Strong decision-making and communication

Mentoring and supporting volunteers

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.

JoinSodexo Justice Services and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
You belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information about careers with us, please visit Sodexo Careers.

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.

• 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!