Prison Chaplain (Catholic) - Pastoral Care & Reentry

Sodexo; Amble; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits

Retirement plan

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Brand discounts

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. The role focuses on serving prisoners and staff of diverse faiths, fostering an inclusive community, and contributing to rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Key duties include facilitating religious practices, building links with faith communities, counselling, and participating in Equality and Inclusion activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised Roman Catholic Chaplain with appropriate authorisation from faith authorities.
• Experience in a similar chaplaincy or pastoral care role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness, self-motivation, and the ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse ethnic and faith backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with clergy and volunteers from other faiths.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups or in a people-facing role.
• Skills in managing conflict.
• Manages Ambiguity
• Demonstrates ResilienceEnsures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Exhibits Courage

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to prisoners of all faiths, respecting and facilitating diverse religious practices.
• Maintain and develop links with visiting Ministers and faith communities to support prisoner reintegration.
• Offer counselling to prisoners and staff as appropriate.
• Support the creation of an ordered and caring community where individuals can practice their faith and maintain family and community connections.
• Facilitate religious prayers, teachings, and faith activities representative of the prison population.
• Participate in Equality and Inclusion Management Team meetings.
• Undertake generic chaplaincy duties including supporting new receptions, discharges, and prisoners in Separation and Care units.
• Represent Sodexo and the prison within the local community, encouraging faith groups to engage with prisoner rehabilitation.
• Provide pastoral support to staff and coordinate Post Incident Care Teams, including relevant training.
• Collaborate respectfully with chaplains of other faiths to promote peace and cooperation.
• Comply with all Sodexo policies and procedures and undertake duties as directed by line management.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Collaboration with faith leaders

Resilience

Effective communication

Education

Catholic chaplaincy authorisation

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. The role focuses on serving prisoners and staff of diverse faiths, fostering an inclusive community, and contributing to rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Key duties include facilitating religious practices, building links with faith communities, counselling, and participating in Equality and Inclusion activities.