ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Appropriate qualification
• Substantial experience of organising and leading religious services.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic.
• Good communication skills.
• Approachable
• Orthodox Chaplain - Ordained Priest or Bishop
• Be an ordained Priest or Bishop of the Orthodox Church in Communion with the See of Constantinople, and/or Antioch, Jerusalem, Alexandria.
• Will normally need to have been in Holy Orders for a minimum of three years.
• Have formal endorsement in the form of the certificate of Ordination of a Bishop, Metropolitan or Patriarch. *(Evidence required before appointment or approval from HMPPS Faith Advisor subject to agreement from Orthodox Advisor to HMPPS/Orthodox Bishop’s Pastoral Committee).

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience of project/ work planning, monitoring and reviewing
  If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us.
  For more information about HMP Rye Hill please visit https://hmpryehill.co.uk/
  Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process
  G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.
  Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 10 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
  You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 10 years as part of the security screening process for this role.

• Support a comprehensive programme of religious activities in the establishment in line with contractual requirements to meet the spiritual needs of the families.
• Ensure that all families are provided with worship and teaching opportunities in all faiths, in line with contractual requirements and best practice.
• Maintain community links with the wider faith community so the support provided within the establishment is current, in line with best practice and caters for all faiths.
• Counsel families who request marriage whilst in custody and make any necessary arrangements for the wedding.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role.
  The duties and responsibilities listed within this job description are not exhaustive and the job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time.