Part Time Pagan Chaplain

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Secure the present, Shape the future - Transform Lives as a part time Pagan Chaplain.
Are you a compassionate individual with a deep commitment to fostering spiritual well-being within a correctional environment? We are currently seeking a dedicated Pagan Chaplain to join our team at HMP Peterborough.

• You will be supporting prisoners of all faiths through facilitating religious prayers and teachings.
• Participate in the Team meetings and other establishment meetings when necessary
• When necessary and appropriate generic chaplaincy duties including applications, new receptions, visiting prisoners in Separation and Care and in healthcare centre.
• Help prisoners prepare for release by guiding them with faith.
• Ensuring prisoners are provided with a range of opportunities to reduce re-offending and change their lives for the better.
• Work together to create an ordered and caring community where individuals can discover and practice their religion and develop and strengthen appropriate links with their family and faith communities.
• Prisoners are cared for with humanity, with the prevention of incidents of violence, suicide, and self-harm.
  This is a challenging and rewarding role for someone with the drive and determination to make impactful and lasting impressions on the future of our prisoners. If you are ready to make a positive impact through spiritual support and meet the specified requirements, we invite you to apply for this meaningful opportunity.
  Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

• Proven and continued member of the Pagan Federation as the endorsing body or other eligible grove/coven by the Pagan Symposium.
• You must have reference or evidence-based training within the Pagan Community
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements for Pagan chaplains:
• Great ability to work with the people of different ethnicities.
• Ability and wish to work with clergy and volunteers of different faith backgrounds.
• High level of interpersonal skills including assertiveness and self-motivation.
• The ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour.