Muslim Chaplain

About The Role

The Muslim Prison Chaplain carries out their duties in co-operation with members of an inter-faith chaplaincy team. Together they are responsible for the provision of chaplaincy services to all persons in custody at HMP Edinburgh.

There are three important areas of work:

• Religious Care – leading services, prayers, worship, studies of religious texts, and faith-based groups.
• Pastoral Care – individual support for the bereaved, distressed, at-risk, and new admissions.
• Spiritual Care – accompanying people of all faiths and none to discover purpose and meaning.

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) Strategy Framework on Spiritual and Pastoral Care, Religion and Belief, is the foundational document. More at: Chaplaincy Framework.

About the Successful Candidate

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Muslim and recognised Islamic religious leader in good standing with your community.
• Demonstrable knowledge of different schools of thought and denominations within Islam.
• Proficient in Tajweed (correct pronunciation of Arabic).
• Hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at 'Alimiyyah / graduate level or demonstrate in-depth knowledge at an equivalent level.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Religious Practice Experience: Leading worship and religious events in a community setting.
• Pastoral Care Experience: Significant experience providing pastoral care to people from different backgrounds.
• Spiritual Care Experience: Experience providing care and support to people of all faiths and none.
• Scottish Criminal Justice System Awareness: Awareness of pastoral challenges within a prison setting.

Essential Competencies

• Listen & Communicate
• Relationships & Collaboration
• Solve Problems & Make Decisions

About Us

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. All Civil Servants (including [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employees) must comply with the Civil Service Code: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.

Additional Details

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 8
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Eligible For Hybrid Working: No
• Location: HMP Edinburgh
• Salary: £54398 - £58065 pro rata (Pay Band F)