Free Church Chaplain

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Ashford
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,280 / year
CATEGORY
Religious Services
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SKILLS

Pastoral Care Spiritual Guidance Worship Leadership Multi-faith Collaboration Crisis Intervention Community Networking Record Keeping Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Free Church Chaplain

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HMP/YOI Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3JZ

Part Time - 7.5 hours per week

pro rata £35,280.24 per annum

Job reference: SDX/TP/1962259/155756

Closing date: 13 May 2026

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Free Church Chaplain to join the Chaplaincy team at HMP Bronzefield. In this role, you will provide pastoral care and faith-specific support to prisoners and staff within a multi-faith environment. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, promoting spiritual wellbeing, and contributing to a respectful and inclusive prison community.

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Main Responsibilities

  • Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to prisoners, staff, and their families, regardless of faith background
  • Plan, lead, and facilitate Free Church worship, prayer services, and faith-based programmes
  • Work collaboratively within a multi-faith Chaplaincy team to deliver inclusive services
  • Support prisoners in crisis situations and contribute to their rehabilitation and personal development
  • Build relationships with Free Church groups and local community faith networks to support resettlement
  • Maintain accurate records, contribute to reports, and support service delivery standards and chaplaincy initiatives

Please see the attached job description for further details regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Ordained or authorised Free Church Chaplain with formal endorsement from the Prison Service Free Church Adviser
  • Strong understanding of the Christian faith, with the ability to lead worship and engage diverse groups
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Experience (or strong interest) in working with vulnerable individuals or complex needs communities
  • Well-organised with strong administrative, IT, and problem-solving skills

Successful candidates will be required to undergo MOJ Level 2 and Enhanced DBS checks, plus Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC).

Package Description

  • Pro rata: £35,280.24 (£31,551.00 + £3,729.24 London Weighting)
  • 7.5 hours per week
  • At least one Sunday per month, with occasional Saturdays; other days negotiable
  • Free parking, free lunch, and access to on-site gym
  • Access to 20+ [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] benefits including retirement plan, online shopping discounts, gym discounts, and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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