Part-Time Anglican Chaplain, Prison Ministry

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking a Sessional Anglican Chaplain for HMP Thameside. The role involves planning and leading Anglican worship, providing pastoral care to prisoners and staff, and working with a multi-faith chaplaincy team.

A mature faith and calling to prison ministry are essential, with flexibility for part-time engagement and training. The post requires collaboration with chaplains of other faiths, safeguarding and DBS checks, and the ability to adapt

Qualifications

• Mature Christian faith and calling to prison ministry.
• Team player able to relate to people with complex needs.
• Willingness to undertake training and learn.
• Ability to work in a multi-faith environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Anglican worship, prayer, Bible study and Christian programmes.
• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to prisoners and staff.
• Share in wider chaplaincy responsibilities of the team.
• Collaborate with other chaplains and volunteers.
• Maintain appropriate records and contribute to prison processes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Worship leadership

Bible study

Prayer

Education

Anglican ordination

Job description

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking a Sessional Anglican Chaplain for HMP Thameside. The role involves planning and leading Anglican worship, providing pastoral care to prisoners and staff, and working with a multi-faith chaplaincy team.

A mature faith and calling to prison ministry are essential, with flexibility for part-time engagement and training. The post requires collaboration with chaplains of other faiths, safeguarding and DBS checks, and the ability to adapt