Pagan Chaplain

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£34,760 - £36,429 Pro-rata
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
National
City/Town
Rochester
Building/Site

HEO

Organisation Grade for HMPPS
Band 5
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part Time
Role Type
Chaplaincy
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
No
Job description

SUMMARY

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 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 Chaplain General/Head of Faith Services 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.
Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.
This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

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 and written aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.
Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023)

Pagan:

• Be a proven and continued member of the Pagan

Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible grove/coven or group who are signed up with and represented by the Pagan Symposium.

• Referenced or evidence-based training within the Pagan Community
• Theologically competent and proficient in teaching eclectically across more than one Pagan Tradition.
• Have an understanding and can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Pagan practice.
• Pagan Chaplains will be asked to provide written confirmation to the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser attesting to the credentials, qualifications and accountability of each candidate. (This evidence will be required before appointment and thereafter periodically according to HMPPS vetting policy.)
• Requirement for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). In order to maintain endorsement by the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser, all chaplains will be required to have regular contact with and unbroken membership of their endorsing body and the wider Pagan community. Engage with and demonstrate regular continuing reflection or training contributing towards their professional development as ministers. This will be recorded and assessed on an annual basis by the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser.
• Must have the endorsement of the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser (Evidence required before appointment).

Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances

• If part time, hours to be confirmed.

The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required
for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.
Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023)

Pagan:

• Be a proven and continued member of the Pagan

Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible
grove/coven or group who are signed up with and

represented by the Pagan Symposium.

• Referenced or evidence-based training within the Pagan

Community

• Theologically competent and proficient in teaching

eclectically across more than one Pagan Tradition.

• Have an understanding and can demonstrate an in-depth

knowledge of Pagan practice.

• Pagan Chaplains will be asked to provide written

confirmation to the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief
Adviser attesting to the credentials, qualifications and
accountability of each candidate. (This evidence will be
required before appointment and thereafter periodically

according to HMPPS vetting policy.)

• Requirement for Continuing Professional Development

(CPD). In order to maintain endorsement by the HMPPS
Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser, all chaplains will be
required to have regular contact with and unbroken
membership of their endorsing body and the wider Pagan
community. Engage with and demonstrate regular
continuing reflection or training contributing towards their
professional development as ministers. This will be
recorded and assessed on an annual basis by the

HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser.

• Must have the endorsement of the HMPPS Pagan Faith

and Belief Adviser (Evidence required before
appointment).

APPLICATION FORM STAGE ASSESSMENTS

Abilities
N/A - 250 word limit
Behaviours
Caring - 250 word limit
Communicating and Influencing - 250 word limit
Managing a Quality Service - 250 word limit
Making Effective Decisions - 250 word limit
Changing and Improving - 250 word limit
Working Together - 250 word limit
Delivering at Pace - 250 word limit
Experience
CV
Statement of Suitability - 250 word limit
N/A - 250 word limit
Technical Skills
Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required
for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.
Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023)

Pagan:

• Be a proven and continued member of the Pagan

Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible
grove/coven or group who are signed up with and

represented by the Pagan Symposium.

• Referenced or evidence-based training within the Pagan

Community

• Theologically competent and proficient in teaching

eclectically across more than one Pagan Tradition.

• Have an understanding and can demonstrate an in-depth

knowledge of Pagan practice.

• Pagan Chaplains will be asked to provide written

confirmation to the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief
Adviser attesting to the credentials, qualifications and
accountability of each candidate. (This evidence will be
required before appointment and thereafter periodically

according to HMPPS vetting policy.)

• Requirement for Continuing Professional Development

(CPD). In order to maintain endorsement by the HMPPS
Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser, all chaplains will be
required to have regular contact with and unbroken
membership of their endorsing body and the wider Pagan
community. Engage with and demonstrate regular
continuing reflection or training contributing towards their
professional development as ministers. This will be
recorded and assessed on an annual basis by the

HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser.

• Must have the endorsement of the HMPPS Pagan Faith

and Belief Adviser (Evidence required before
appointment). - 250 word limit
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Communicating and Influencing, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.

INTERVIEW STAGE ASSESSMENTS

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Abilities
N/A
Behaviours
Caring
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required
for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.
Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023)

Pagan:

• Be a proven and continued member of the Pagan

Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible
grove/coven or group who are signed up with and

represented by the Pagan Symposium.

• Referenced or evidence-based training within the Pagan

Community

• Theologically competent and proficient in teaching

eclectically across more than one Pagan Tradition.

• Have an understanding and can demonstrate an in-depth

knowledge of Pagan practice.

• Pagan Chaplains will be asked to provide written

confirmation to the HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief
Adviser attesting to the credentials, qualifications and
accountability of each candidate. (This evidence will be
required before appointment and thereafter periodically

according to HMPPS vetting policy.)

• Requirement for Continuing Professional Development

(CPD). In order to maintain endorsement by the HMPPS
Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser, all chaplains will be
required to have regular contact with and unbroken
membership of their endorsing body and the wider Pagan
community. Engage with and demonstrate regular
continuing reflection or training contributing towards their
professional development as ministers. This will be
recorded and assessed on an annual basis by the

HMPPS Pagan Faith and Belief Adviser.

• Must have the endorsement of the HMPPS Pagan Faith

and Belief Adviser (Evidence required before
appointment).
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.
Additional Assessment(s)
Presentation
Role Play
Written Exercise

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• provide guidance on their faith/belief system in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested, liaising with their Faith and Belief Adviser (FBA) or other FBA as appropriate;
• plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings. Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times;
• facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes. Work collaboratively with other Chaplains, the Managing Chaplain, volunteers and external groups on the maintenance and provision of facilities for worship/meditation and prayer;
• contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice;
• provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required. Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents;
• nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution;
• work with the Official Prison Visitor (OPV) Liaison Officer in promoting the scheme within the prison ensuring all prisoners are aware of it and to assist where required OPV volunteers;
• ensure their prison community is aware of relevant faith/belief events and coordinate establishment support for these. Acquire and distribute appropriate faith/belief literature, artefacts 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;
• represent the chaplaincy team at establishment meetings, committees etc 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;
• with the agreement of the Managing Chaplain and establishment senior management team and as required, take on additional roles; e.g. Family Liaison Officer, Family Services single point of contact, volunteer coordinator etc;
• 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 supporting 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; and
• assist in Probation Approved Premises (APs), with offenders on release into the community, those serving community sentences 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.