Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at HM PRISON NEW HALL WAKEFIELD, WF4 4XX About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description HMP & YOI New Hall are seeking to appoint an Anglican Chaplain for 37 hours a week. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with some of the most vulnerable in society. Prison ministry is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure and this role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives in a closed female prison. Key Responsibilities 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. Technical 1 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; and formal endorsement from the HMPPS Anglican Faith Adviser confirming eligibility and suitability. OR-JES-291-JD-B5 : C : Anglican Ordained Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister, Lay Person v8.0 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. Person specification Please refer to Job Description Licences Be an ordained member of the Anglican Communion (or of churches part of the Porvoo and Meissen Agreements). Will normally need to have been in Holy Orders for a minimum of three years. Be a licensed Reader, [Religious sister or brother, Church Army officer or other appropriately qualified or licensed minister in the Anglican tradition] 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). Qualifications Theology qualification Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Leadership Managing a Quality Service Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Please refer to Job Description Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,712, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £12,083 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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 employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). 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