Pagan Chaplain (HMP Dartmoor, HMP Exeter and HMP Channings Wood) (Ref: 16573)
HM Prison & Probation Service
Closing date: 6 Mar 2018
Reference number
1574540
Salary
£25,920 - £29,176 Pro Rata
Grade
Other
HMPPS Band 5
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
Other
Type of role
Other
Working pattern
Part-time
Hours
18.8 hours per week
Number of posts
1
Location
HM Prison Dartmoor, HMP CHANNINGS WOOD NEWTON ABBOT, HMYOI EXETER
About the job
Job description
Overview of the job
This is a chaplaincy job in an establishment which provides pastoral and faith specific care to prisoners and staff.
Summary
The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Pagan faith tradition 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 may have responsibility across more than one site.
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
The job holder will be required to carry out the following 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 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
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
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
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
This is a chaplaincy job in an establishment which provides pastoral and faith specific care to prisoners and staff.
Summary
The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Pagan faith tradition 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 may have responsibility across more than one site.
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
The job holder will be required to carry out the following 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 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
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
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
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Qualifications
Possess and prove an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, your own Pagan Tradition,
Require an eclectic approach, so a working knowledge of other traditions is essential.
Possess the confidence and expertise to lead open ritual, officiate in Rites of Passage, and run workshops for mixed Pagan traditions within the prison system.
Have formal endorsement by the candidate’s faith community – through the Prison Service Pagan Faith Adviser (Evidence required before appointment)
Require an eclectic approach, so a working knowledge of other traditions is essential.
Possess the confidence and expertise to lead open ritual, officiate in Rites of Passage, and run workshops for mixed Pagan traditions within the prison system.
Have formal endorsement by the candidate’s faith community – through the Prison Service Pagan Faith Adviser (Evidence required before appointment)
Languages
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Competencies
We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:
- Making effective decisions
- Leading and communicating
- Managing a quality service
- Achieving a Safe and Secure Environment
- Caring
Benefits
Pensions
Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
Benefits
Annual Leave
Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays
Pension
Work Life Balance
Season Ticket Advance
Childcare Vouchers
Training
Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays
Pension
Work Life Balance
Season Ticket Advance
Childcare Vouchers
Training
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check.
Selection process details
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Eligibility
Candidates in their probationary period are eligible to apply for vacancies within this department.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@sscl.gse.gov.uk Please quote job ref 16573
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Sift/interview dates and location
To be confirmed
Further information
Some of MoJ’s, including NOMS, terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
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