Job Title: Muslim Advisor / Chaplaincy Advisor Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: Headquarters Pay Band: G Salary: £57,360 - £63,104 Closing Date: 26/02/2025, 10:00 Hours of work: All Hours required Full or Part Time: Full-Time Weekly Hours: 35 Job Purpose Working collaboratively as part of the HQ Chaplaincy Advisors Team who are responsible for the implementation of the SPS Chaplaincy Framework and the corresponding Standards and Audit Assurance Framework across all Scottish prisons.
Maintaining liaison and professional relationships with the recognised Islamic representative on the Prison Chaplaincy Steering Group (PCSG); representing SPS on a range of forums (both internally and externally); interfacing with Islamic organisations and communities within Scotland to promote SPS.
Providing corporate oversight into the delivery of pastoral, spiritual and religious care by Islamic chaplains throughout Scottish prisons, and to prison Governors and Senior Managers in accordance with the Chaplaincy Framework.
The post holder will report directly to the Head of Social Justice and work to the delivery of objectives detailed in the SPS Corporate Plan 2023 -2028.
Responsibilities Supporting the Director of Policy and Head of Social Justice in the development and implementation of policy, guidance and actions required to support the delivery of chaplaincy services across Scotland.
Provide responses to ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, freedom of information requests and any other official correspondence as required, including media interest.
Work with Scottish Government Officials and the SPS Public Protection Unit to provide advice and guidance to ensure the effective implementation of the Prevent Duty Guidance for Scotland (2015) and referral of Prevent cases to inform case management Visit establishments to ensure the maintenance of the standard of Islamic religious provision; provide specialist advice and guidance in relation to Policy alignment with religious implications; provide Islamic services within SPS whenever required.
Provide establishments with advice and support to ensure the delivery of an effective Islamic chaplaincy service within the context of wider Chaplaincy provision and teamworking, in line with the Chaplaincy Framework.
Provide expert input with respect to the timely selection, recruitment and induction of Islamic Chaplains.
To participate in a range of SPS management meetings including regular meetings with your Line Manager, attendance at PCSG, and other team meetings.
Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework.
This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles.
Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for.
Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements Hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at 'Alimiyyah / Graduate level Or Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Islam at an equivalent level (ESSENTIAL) Be proficient in Tajweed (correct pronunciation of Arabic) (ESSENTIAL) Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Knowledge – In-depth knowledge and understanding of: the role of Imam, have a breadth of Specialist knowledge; including the different schools of thought and denominations within Islam and be willing to help in, encourage interest in, and facilitate practice of those schools and denominations when required by different segments of the congregation.
Written and Analytical Skills - Excellent written and analytical skills and experience of interpreting complex information in order to resolve issues and produce high quality written work for a range of audiences.
Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement Experience - Experience of working effectively to bring together the views and expertise of a range of partners and stakeholders.
Experience – have a proven record of Interpretation, development and implementation of how Islamic teaching translates into delivery in a way that supports SPS policy/guidance and audited standards.
Behaviour Requirements Relationships & Collaboration Listen & Communicate Accountability & Initiative Solve Problems & Make Decisions Selection method 1 Presentation Selection method 2 Final Stage Interview Vacancy Information Booklets: Guidance for Applicants - External CSF v4 (1) (1) (2).docx – 311 KB Opens in a new window Converted File Guidance for Applicants - External CSF v4 (1) (1) (2).docx.pdf – 196 KB Opens in a new window Guidance for Applicants - External CSF v4.docx.pdf – 196 KB Opens in a new window