Religious Visitor - Hindu

TN United Kingdom; Horley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Religious Visitor (Hindu) to join their Chaplaincy Team. This part-time role offers an opportunity to provide essential spiritual and pastoral support within a unique environment. Engage with residents and staff, facilitating faith-specific services and ensuring the spiritual welfare of all. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive team atmosphere. If you're passionate about religious service and community support, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pro-rata holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Serco Benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Hindu religious services in custodial settings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral support to residents and staff.
• Support faith groups in observing religious holy days.

Skills

Pastoral care

Religious service delivery

Multi-faith knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Experience in Hindu religious services

Job description

Job Title: Religious Visitor (Hindu) - Part Time

We are seeking a Religious Visitor (Hindu) to join our Chaplaincy Team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. This is a part-time position working across both Brook House and Tinsley House IRCs, with a 5-hour shift per week. The role involves working independently and as part of a team to provide spiritual and pastoral support to residents and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing pastoral care and ensuring the spiritual welfare of residents and staff.
2. Supporting faith groups in observing religious holy days and festivals.
3. Distributing religious literature and supplies.
4. Facilitating faith-specific services.
5. Participating in chaplaincy meetings and forums.
6. Collaborating with Security and Safer Custody teams on issues like Suicide, Self-Harm, and Violence Reduction.
7. Maintaining chaplaincy facilities and equipment.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in delivering religious services of Hindu faith, preferably in a custodial environment.
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach.
• High level of professionalism and competence in religious service delivery.
• Proven pastoral and spiritual leadership skills.
• Knowledge of other faiths within the centre to operate in a multi-faith environment.
• Minimum faith eligibility as per Hindu tradition.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in Hindu religious services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Meet the specified minimum faith eligibility requirement.

Why work with Serco?

Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference, with opportunities for learning and development across our diverse UK operations. Join a motivated, supportive team environment with resources to succeed.

What we offer:

• Pro-rata holiday allowance and bank holiday entitlement based on FTE.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco Benefits package, including discounts and offers.
• An autonomous, supportive, and friendly working environment.