54182 - HMYOI Cookham Wood-Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/Roman Catholic Ordained Deacon, Brother, Sister, Lay Person

Job Overview

This is a Chaplaincy job in an establishment which provides pastoral and faith specific care to prisoners and staff. The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Roman Catholic faith tradition including (for ordained priests) sacramental provision, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition. The job holder will 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. Will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered. The job holder will engage with, and build contacts with their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders. This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

• Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
• Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship both sacramental (for priests) and non-sacramental, study and religious programmes.
• Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice.
• Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents.
• Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times.
• Plan and lead worship and prayer/faith specific meetings.
• Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required.
• Nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution.
• Facilitate services provided by contractors and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with other Chaplains and Managing Chaplain on the maintenance and provision of facilities for worship and prayer.
• Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and coordinate establishment support for these.
• Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and materials.
• Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers.
• Be proactive in forging links with their local faith communities and other agencies, as relevant, and consider ways in which these communities/ agencies may become involved in mentoring prisoners on release.
• Participate in developing ways for improving and achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDI). As required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant SDIs are collated.
• Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff.
• Take responsibility for your own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer, study and retreat.
• Undertake Diocesan Ministerial Reviews, where appropriate.
• Provide appropriate support to the establishment 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.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together

Experience and Technical Requirements

Chaplains are required to meet the Faith Eligibility Requirements for their chosen faith as outlined within the Group Profile. Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism. Be an ordained Priest in the Roman Catholic Church. Formal endorsement in the form of recognition from the appropriate Diocesan Bishop or Religious Superior, and formal agreement to work in specific Dioceses by the local diocesan Bishop (evidence required before appointment). Alternative: ordained Permanent Deacon, Religious Brother or Sister, or suitably qualified lay person of the Roman Catholic Church with same endorsement.

Benefits and Additional Information

Annual Leave: 37 hours per week with holiday year from 1 March. Bank/public/privilege holidays: 9 days. Civil Service pension options. Hybrid working arrangements. Unsocial hours allowance (17% additional pay for hours outside 0700-1900 Mon-Fri, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays). Season ticket advance, childcare vouchers (subject to policy), training and development opportunities. Security and identity checks required before appointment. Probation period of 6 months for external candidates. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Application Process

Closing Date: 31/03/2022, 23:55 hours. Reference: 54812. Apply via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call 0845 241 5358. Application form stage assesses behaviours (Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service) and technical confirmation of ordination/status. Interview stage assesses same behaviours plus strengths and a presentation. Disability Confident employer – guaranteed interview for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. Veterans' guaranteed interview scheme available.