Roman Catholic Chaplain – Prison Pastoral Care & Reentry

Sodexo Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to 1,900+ brands

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme (24/7)

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. You will serve prisoners and staff from all faith backgrounds, helping to foster an inclusive community and support rehabilitation and reintegration.

From a recognised chaplaincy role, you will build links with visiting Ministers, offer counselling, coordinate faith activities, and work with other chaplains to promote peace and resilience across the prison

Qualifications

• Recognised Roman Catholic Chaplain with authorisation from faith authorities.
• Experience in a chaplaincy or pastoral care role.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic and faith backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to prisoners of all faiths, respecting diverse religious practices.
• Maintain links with visiting Ministers and faith communities to support reintegration.
• Offer counselling to prisoners and staff where appropriate.
• Coordinate religious prayers, teachings and faith activities for the prison population.
• Collaborate with chaplains of other faiths to promote peace and cooperation.
• Undertake generic chaplaincy duties including receptions, discharges and Separation and Care units.
• Represent Sodexo and the prison in the local community to engage faith groups.
• Support staff with pastoral care and coordinate Post Incident Care Teams.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Chaplaincy experience

Collaborative working

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Roman Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support within HMP Northumberland. You will serve prisoners and staff from all faith backgrounds, helping to foster an inclusive community and support rehabilitation and reintegration.

From a recognised chaplaincy role, you will build links with visiting Ministers, offer counselling, coordinate faith activities, and work with other chaplains to promote peace and resilience across the prison