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Roman Catholic Chaplain - HMP Thameside

Serco Group Plc, West Thamesmead, Greenwich

Roman Catholic Chaplain - HMP Thameside

£27642

Serco Group Plc, West Thamesmead, Greenwich

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 3 Jan | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 02d9f71f29fe4096b4a7cd8d894eb0b1

Full Job Description

  • Lead worship and deliver spiritual guidance to support those in our care.
  • Provide one-on-one pastoral care, offering support and bring resolution to crisis situations.
  • Collaborate in a multi-faith chaplaincy team to deliver inclusive services.
  • Organise religious education, study groups, and faith-based initiatives.
  • Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies, and materials.
  • Mentor and guide volunteers and fellow chaplains.
  • Actively contribute to staff training and faith awareness programs.
  • Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures, and policies.
  • Take responsibility for your own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer, study, and retreat.
  • Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member.
  • 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.

    Have at least three years' experience in Catholic ministry, preferably within a custodial or community setting.
  • Be an ordained Priest, in the Roman Catholic Church, or an Ordained Deacon, Religious Brother/Sister, or a suitably qualified layperson of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Comfortable and conversant to work collaboratively in a multi-faith chaplaincy.
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach.
    • Additionally, you must have:
  • Formal endorsement in the form of recognition 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).
  • 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 the 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.

    Are you driven by a calling to make a difference? Join us at HMP Thameside and take on a role that is as fulfilling as it is impactful. As a Roman Catholic Chaplain, you'll provide vital spiritual and pastoral support to prisoners, staff, and their families, helping to foster hope and renewal within a unique and meaningful setting.
    • HMP Thameside is a dynamic, privately managed remand prison located in Southeast London, operated by Serco. Our mission is to ensure that all individuals within our care have access to compassionate, high-quality pastoral services that support their personal and social needs. Working in the prison sector offers unique challenges, rewards, and opportunities to make a lasting impact. At Serco, we provide the support, resources, and opportunities for growth to help you succeed., About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  • Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment.
  • 25 days holiday plus, 8 bank holidays.
  • A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
  • A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
  • A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
  • You will be employed by a company that is passionate about diversity and inclusion and provides safe and supportive culture.