Muslim Chaplain
Sodexo, Ashford, Surrey
Muslim Chaplain
£29300
Sodexo, Ashford, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 9ebfb94f9c6f48598e7a0ddd3aa1a57e
Full Job Description
- Plan and lead worship and faith-specific meetings
- Provide pastoral care and crisis support to prisoners
- Support Chaplaincy volunteers in their roles
- Coordinate services from contractors and volunteers
- Collaborate with other Chaplains and the Managing Chaplain to maintain worship facilities
- Inform the prison community of religious events and organise support
Essential - Able to work flexibly and creatively with strong planning, organisational, and record-keeping skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and the ability to produce regular reports.
- Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with local communities, faith groups, staff at all levels, fellow Chaplains, prison visitors, and volunteers.
- Confident in engaging with, targeting, and recruiting from various community groups.
- Proficient in public speaking, leading groups, delivering programmes, and conducting corporate acts of worship.
- Able to perform all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English or Welsh (if specified in Wales)., In-depth knowledge of Islam, ideally with a recognised graduate-level qualification in Islamic Studies.
- Minimum of three years' proven experience as an Imam, including worship delivery, group work, and pastoral care.
- Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (required prior to appointment). Desirable
- Experience working with diverse faith and community groups.
- Experience within a prison setting.
- Background in a Chaplaincy Team (e.g., prison, hospital, education) or other prison departments.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in fundraising.
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.
Package Description Salary up to £33,029.24 per annum - depending on experience. £29,300.00 per annum plus £3,729.24 London Weighting per annum. Working Hours - 37.50 hours (Regular Monday - Friday pattern) 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 whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached., Salary Salary up to £29,300.00 per annum + £3,729.24 London Weighting per annum, depending on experience.