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Muslim Chaplain
Job Reference RF222838 2024
Job Introduction
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (UK), we are authorised to conduct gender-specific recruitment for this position due to a genuine occupational requirement.
Due to the nature and context of the duties required in this role, there is an occupational requirement (GOR), that the successful candidate must be FEMALE.
We therefore invite applications from FEMALE candidates only on this occasion. If you require more information, please do get in touch.
The Muslim Chaplain will be a key member of the Chaplaincy Team, providing pastoral support and faith-specific care to both prisoners and staff at HMP Bronzefield.
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Main Responsibilities
- Plan and lead worship and faith-specific meetings
- Provide pastoral care and crisis support to prisoners
- Support Chaplaincy volunteers in their roles
- Coordinate services from contractors and volunteers
- Collaborate with other Chaplains and the Managing Chaplain to maintain worship facilities
- Inform the prison community of religious events and organise support
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and creatively with strong planning, organisational, and record-keeping skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and the ability to produce regular reports.
- Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with local communities, faith groups, staff at all levels, fellow Chaplains, prison visitors, and volunteers.
- Confident in engaging with, targeting, and recruiting from various community groups.
- Proficient in public speaking, leading groups, delivering programmes, and conducting corporate acts of worship.
- Able to perform all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English or Welsh (if specified in Wales).
Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Accreditation/Registration
- In-depth knowledge of Islam, ideally with a recognised graduate-level qualification in Islamic Studies.
- Minimum of three years’ proven experience as an Imam, including worship delivery, group work, and pastoral care.
- Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (required prior to appointment).
Desirable
- Experience working with diverse faith and community groups.
- Experience within a prison setting.
- Background in a Chaplaincy Team (e.g., prison, hospital, education) or other prison departments.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in fundraising.
Package Description
Salary up to £33,029.24 per annum - depending on experience.
£29,300.00 per annum plus £3,729.24 London Weighting per annum.
Working Hours - 37.50 hours (Regular Monday – Friday pattern)
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
To be considered for an interview you must:
- have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
- provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
- meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.
