Muslim Chaplain

Sodexo; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services provider is recruiting a Muslim Chaplain to join their Chaplaincy Team at HMP Altcourse. This role involves delivering compassionate, faith-specific care to both prisoners and staff, promoting well-being in a secure environment. Ideal candidates should have in-depth Islamic knowledge and experience in similar roles, contributing greatly to community support and resettlement efforts.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts at over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of Imam experience in worship and pastoral care.
• Formal endorsement from Prison Service Muslim Adviser required.
• Experience in a Chaplaincy Team or within a prison context.

Responsibilities

• Provide faith-specific and pastoral care to prisoners and staff.
• Engage with faith community for offender resettlement support.
• Prepare written reports as required.

Skills

In depth knowledge of Islam

Excellent Imam skills

Building relationships

Experience with diverse communities

Experience working independently

Education

Recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at graduate level

Job description

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Join us as a Muslim Chaplain at HMP Altcourse We’re recruiting a dedicated Muslim Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy Team, where you’ll provide compassionate, faith-specific and pastoral care to both prisoners and staff. This is a meaningful opportunity to offer spiritual guidance, emotional support, and contribute to the wellbeing of those living and working in a secure environment. If you're passionate about building bridges across faiths and making a positive difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

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Main Responsibilities

• The Muslim Chaplain will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Muslim faith tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition. The Muslim Chaplain will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification "Faith and Pastoral Care", and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith based courses. They will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered
• The Muslim Chaplain will engage and build contacts with their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders
• The Muslim Chaplain will undertake statutory duties on a rota basis with other members of the Chaplaincy team
• The Muslim Chaplain will have a good level of literacy and will provide written reports as required
• The Muslim Chaplain will source relevant (and approved) religious items for their faith community
• This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Have in depth knowledge of Islam (preferably hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at graduate level).
• Demonstrate at least three years of excellent Imam skills (relevant practical experience in delivery of worship, group work and pastoral care)
• Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (evidence required before appointment)
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with local & faith-based communities and staff at all levels of the business, other Chaplains, and prison visitors and volunteers.
• Experience of working with diverse faith and social community groups.
• Experience of working within a prison.
• Experience of working within a Chaplaincy Team (prison, hospital, education etc) and /or other prison departmental areas.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of fundraising

Package Description

40 hours per week- Monday to Sunday

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

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .