Roman Catholic Priest - Wymott, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service

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Wymott, United Kingdom

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Salary:

- £39,725 - £41,633
Job grade:

Other
HMPPS Band 5
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Other

Working pattern:

Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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Location

This position is based at HM Prison Garth, PR26 8NE, HM Prison Wymott, PR26 8LWAbout the job

Job summary:

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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 Roman Catholic faith tradition including 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
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 both sacramental 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

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.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Person specification:

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Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

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

Benefits:

Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance

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