General Information
Salary: £34,760 - £36,429
Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach: External
Location: Milton Keynes
Region: National
Closing Date: 07-Mar-2025
Business Unit: Woodhill
Post Type: Permanent
Civil Service Grade: HEO
Number of jobs available: 1
Job ID: 2691
Descriptions & Requirements
Overview of the Job: Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff in their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs. They will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.
Summary: The job holder will provide for the religious/care of prisoners and staff in the faith/belief tradition and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition.
The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework document 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 headquarters are assured that these policies are being delivered.
The job holder will engage with and build contacts with their own faith/belief 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/Belief adviser in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
* Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, 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/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings.
* Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations when 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/meditation 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 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.
* Be proactive in forging links with their local faith/belief 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 targets as required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant targets are collated.
* Undertake wider faith/belief community Ministerial Reviews, when appropriate.
* Assist in probation approved premise (AP) or other HMPPS funded community initiatives by agreement.
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.
Essential Experience:
* Chaplains are required to meet the faith/belief eligibility requirements for their chosen faith/belief as outlined within the Group Profile.
* An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh (as specified in Wales).
Technical Requirements:
* Subject to agreement from Anglican Bishop to Prisons.
Have formal endorsement in the form of the licence of the Diocesan Bishop (Evidence required before appointment).
Reader, Religious Brother/Sister, Church Army Evangelist:
Be a Reader (as set out in Canon E4 of The Canons of the Church of England or direct equivalent in other Anglican provinces).
Be a Religious sister or brother, Church Army Evangelist or other appropriately qualified or licensed minister in the Anglican tradition, subject to agreement from the Anglican Bishop to HM Prisons.
Have formal endorsement in the form of the licence of the Diocesan Bishop (Evidence required before appointment).
All must have:
* Signed the Church of England documentation on mutual flourishing or Church in Wales equivalent.
* Demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology and religious practice.
* Formal endorsement from the HMPPS Anglican Faith Adviser confirming eligibility and suitability.
* Diocesan DBS clearance and up to date safeguarding training.
* Formal recognised qualification in theology or religious study - at least three years of Part Time study, normally to Diploma standard – requiring considerable life or professional experience and voluntary experience within the church over a period of years.
* Relevant practical experience in delivery of worship/meditation, group work and pastoral care - At least one or more years of relevant experience, post training in a Faith development or pastoral setting. Non-Ordained Anglican Chaplains are Faith leaders in their own communities. They have demonstrated consistently to a range of people (academic / pastoral / practical) that they have advanced communication, organisational and relational skills in order to have achieved this level of accreditation.
Additional Information
Applying to Work at HMP Woodhill (Please Read): You will need to undergo and clear pre-employment checks. This will include His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service Enhanced Level 2 vetting, and due to the security status of HMP Woodhill Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC vetting) is also required.
Proof that you have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years is needed to complete the CTC vetting process. The residency requirements refer to the period immediately before an application is made, and not any other three-year period, or any other accumulation of time spent in the UK. If you cannot provide proof of 3 years residency, you are not eligible to apply for this role.
However, if you have been out of the country for a significant period of time (usually up to one year) and maintained your UK residency you may still be considered for vetting clearance.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Candidates must be able to provide correct and up to date documentation when requested during the application process.
Working Arrangements & Further Information: The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s 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.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.
If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitably qualified staff.
The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.
Benefits:
* Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non-standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment.
* Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays: You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. It is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment.
* Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
* Work Life Balance: HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
* Season Ticket Advance: After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work.
* Childcare Vouchers: For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
* Training: HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes.
Eligibility:
* All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
* All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
* All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist.
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans: The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria.
Redeployment Interview Scheme: Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant.
Civil Service Nationality Rules: This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Further information on nationality requirements can be found on the UK government website.
Reserve list: A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
Contact Information
If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk.
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