Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/ Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister, Lay Person

Job Summary 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 multifaith belief chaplaincy team. They will also meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties Provide guidance on their faith/belief system in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and families as requested, liaising with their Faith and Belief Adviser. Plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings. Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times. Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes. Work collaboratively with other chaplains, Managing Chaplain, volunteers and external groups on maintenance and provision of facilities for worship/meditation and prayer. Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice. Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required. Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents. Nurture chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution. Work with the Official Prison Visitor Liaison Officer in promoting the scheme within the prison ensuring all prisoners are aware of it and to assist where required OPV volunteers. Ensure their prison community is aware of relevant faith/belief events and coordinate establishment support for these. Acquire and distribute appropriate faith/belief literature, artefacts and materials. Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers. Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff. Represent the chaplaincy team at establishment meetings, committees etc in the absence of the Managing Chaplain. Actively support the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process. Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member. With the agreement of the Managing Chaplain and establishment senior management team and as required, take on additional roles e.g. Family Liaison Officer, Family Services single point of contact, volunteer coordinator etc. Be proactive in forging links with local faith/belief communities and other agencies, as relevant, and consider ways in which these communities/agencies may become involved in supporting prisoners on release. Participate in developing ways for improving and achieving targets as required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant targets are collated. Assist in Probation Approved Premises, with offenders on release into the community, those serving community sentences or other HMPPS funded community initiatives by agreement. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace Chaplains are required to meet the faith/belief eligibility requirements for their chosen faith/belief as outlined within the Group Profile. An ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Technical Requirements Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description. Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023) Roman Catholic Ordained Priest — Must be an ordained priest in the Roman Catholic Church, with formal endorsement from the appropriate Diocesan Bishop or Religious Superior and formal agreement to work in a specific diocese by the local Diocesan Bishop (Evidence required before appointment). Ordained Deacon, Religious Brother/Sister/Lay Person — Must be an ordained Permanent Deacon, a Religious Brother or Sister or a suitably qualified lay person of the Roman Catholic Church, with formal endorsement from the appropriate Diocesan Bishop or Religious Superior and formal agreement to work in a specific diocese by the local Diocesan Bishop (Evidence required before appointment). All must have: Completed formally recognised theological formation; for a Priest or Deacon in a major seminary or equivalent as prescribed by the Code of Canon Law and for a religious or lay person a theological qualification that, as a minimum, equates to the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS). Formal agreement from the local diocesan bishop to minister in those prisons located within his Diocese. Formal endorsement from the HMPPS Roman Catholic Faith and Belief Adviser confirming eligibility and suitability. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances Part time: Hours to be confirmed. Role requires working regular unsocial hours. Payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700‑1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays. Civil Service Nationality Rules UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Additional Information This role requires regular unsocial hours. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements where business need allows. The holiday year runs from 1 March; leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro‑rated basis. Applicants must fulfil technical requirements as set out in this job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ministry of Justice