Ministry of Justice - Chaplain
(Free Church Deacon or Lay Person)
Salary: £36,151-£37,887
Full-Time
Newport (Isle of Wight)
Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs as part of a multi-faith/belief chaplaincy team. Job holders will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.
Summary
The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith-based courses. Will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Chaplain General/Head of Faith Services are assured that these policies are being delivered.
The job holder will engage with and build contacts with their own faith/belief community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.
This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th December
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