Multi Faith Chaplain

Salary: Up to £7,590.96 per annum depending on experience
Working hours: 6h per week
Location: HMP Peterborough

Multi Faith Chaplain

Are you a compassionate individual with a deep commitment to fostering spiritual well-being within a correctional environment? We are currently seeking a dedicated Multi Faith Chaplain to join our team at HMP Peterborough.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:

1. Serve the needs of residents and staff by supporting religious faith and practice within the prison.
2. Be considered for this role with Pagan Chaplain experience.
3. Perform generic chaplaincy duties including applications, new receptions, visiting prisoners in Separation and Care and in healthcare centre.
4. Help prisoners prepare for release by guiding them with faith.
5. Ensure prisoners are provided with a range of opportunities to reduce re-offending and change their lives for the better.
6. Work together to create an ordered and caring community where individuals can discover and practice their religion and develop and strengthen appropriate links with their family and faith communities.
7. Care for prisoners with humanity, focusing on the prevention of incidents of violence, suicide, and self-harm.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for someone with the drive and determination to make impactful and lasting impressions on the future of our prisoners. If you are ready to make a positive impact through spiritual support and meet the specified requirements, we invite you to apply for this meaningful opportunity. Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

What we are looking for:

1. Proven and continued member of the Pagan Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible grove/coven by the Pagan Symposium.
2. Reference or evidence-based training within the Pagan Community.
3. Experience of working in a similar role.
4. Great ability to work with people of different ethnicities.
5. Ability and willingness to work with clergy and volunteers of different faith backgrounds.
6. High level of interpersonal skills including assertiveness and self-motivation.
7. The ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour.

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

An opportunity too good to miss
As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.