Head of Multi‑Faith Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

Ministry of Justice; Long Cross; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a senior chaplaincy manager to lead a multi-faith and belief chaplaincy team, ensuring pastoral care for prisoners and staff and the delivery of policy frameworks such as PSI 05/2016.

You will oversee staff development, manage partnerships with volunteers, and contribute to safeguarding, training and reporting while ensuring endorsement by the Faith and Belief Adviser and aligning with headquarters Chaplaincy governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-faith chaplaincy team, ensuring availability and accessibility for prisoners and staff.
• Oversee administration, training, mentoring and safeguarding within the chaplaincy function.
• Develop relationships with support groups and volunteers; coordinate with governance and policy delivery bodies.

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a senior chaplaincy manager to lead a multi-faith and belief chaplaincy team, ensuring pastoral care for prisoners and staff and the delivery of policy frameworks such as PSI 05/2016.

You will oversee staff development, manage partnerships with volunteers, and contribute to safeguarding, training and reporting while ensuring endorsement by the Faith and Belief Adviser and aligning with headquarters Chaplaincy governance.