Orthodox Chaplain

Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Orthodox Chaplain to work at HMP YOI Bronzefield. The Orthodox Chaplain will work within the Chaplaincy Team to provide pastoral and faith-specific care to prisoners and staff at HMP Bronzefield. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

The Orthodox Chaplain will:

1. Provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Orthodox faith tradition, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition.
2. Work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification "Faith and Pastoral Care", and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith based courses.
3. Engage and build contacts with their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
4. Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
5. Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship, study, and religious programmes.
6. Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required.
7. Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and coordinate establishment support for these.
8. Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies, and materials.
9. Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

1. Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with local & faith-based communities and staff at all levels of the business, other Chaplains, and prison visitors and volunteers.
2. Able to communicate through public speaking and the leading of groups, programmes, and corporate acts of worship.
3. You will be able to develop a broad base of support from the community including volunteers from a variety of faith backgrounds.
4. You will be able to develop a good reputation for working alongside prisoners, Chaplaincy colleagues, other departments within Bronzefield and external agencies and community faith groups.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Accreditation/Registration

1. Ordained Orthodox priest.
2. Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Orthodox Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (evidence required before appointment).

Desirable

1. Experience of working with diverse faith and social community groups.
2. Experience of working within a prison.
3. Experience of working within a Chaplaincy Team (prison, hospital, education etc) and/or other prison departmental areas.

Package Description

£6,689.29 per annum for 7.5 hours a week. 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 you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as:

• Sodexo retirement plan
• Discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online
• Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• A confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome when life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

This role is subject to a Counter Terrorism Clearance requirement prior to the appointment in addition to other Vetting and MOJ clearances.

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About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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, everyone can be natural, and 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 for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. To be considered for an interview you must:

• Have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• Meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.