Impactful Catholic Chaplain for Detainee Care (Part-Time)

Serco Group Plc; North East; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Free on site car parking

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal development courses and bursu

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Volunteering day

Inclusion networks and wellbeing

Job summary

Serco Limited in Derwentside IRC, DH8 6QY, is seeking a Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral and spiritual care to detainees in a respectful, faith-informed environment. The role is permanent, part-time (10 hrs p/w) with weekend work, and entails leading Catholic services, offering guidance, and supporting rehabilitation and resettlement efforts within a multi-faith chaplaincy team.

Successful candidates will hold formal endorsement from a Roman Catholic Diocesan Bishop and theological

Qualifications

• Endorsement from a Roman Catholic Diocesan Bishop to minister in this setting.
• Theological qualifications or Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies.
• Experience delivering pastoral care and religious services, ideally in a secure or institutional environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support people from diverse backgrounds and faiths.
• Compassionate, professional approach with resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support the spiritual welfare of detainees and colleagues
• Deliver Catholic services and facilitate access to religious observance, holy days, and festivals
• Offer faith-based advice and guidance within a multi-faith environment
• Support detainees through bereavement, crisis, and resettlement challenges
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across security, healthcare, and safer custody teams
• Build relationships with community groups and external partners to support reintegration

Skills

Pastoral care

Religious services

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

Theological qualifications

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

Job description

Serco Limited in Derwentside IRC, DH8 6QY, is seeking a Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral and spiritual care to detainees in a respectful, faith-informed environment. The role is permanent, part-time (10 hrs p/w) with weekend work, and entails leading Catholic services, offering guidance, and supporting rehabilitation and resettlement efforts within a multi-faith chaplaincy team.

Successful candidates will hold formal endorsement from a Roman Catholic Diocesan Bishop and theological