Prison Roman Catholic Chaplain - Pastoral Care & Reentry

Sodexo; Amble; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to 1,900+ brands

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Sodexo is seeking a compassionate Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. This role serves prisoners and staff across faiths, fostering an inclusive community and aiding rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Key responsibilities include facilitating religious activities, maintaining links with faith communities, and supporting a diverse prison population.

Qualifications

• Recognised Roman Catholic Chaplain with 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 Resilience
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Exhibits Courage

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Pastoral care experience

Catholic Chaplaincy

Interfaith collaboration

Prison context

Description du poste

Sodexo is seeking a compassionate Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. This role serves prisoners and staff across faiths, fostering an inclusive community and aiding rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Key responsibilities include facilitating religious activities, maintaining links with faith communities, and supporting a diverse prison population.