Christian Prison Chaplain, HMP Wakefield, External, Closing date: 04/09/2025

Christian Prison Chaplain, HMP Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber

External Vacancy

Ref: 8813

Working hours: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share

Salary: £36,151 - £37,887

Closing date: 04/09/2025

Job description

Prison Chaplains support the rehabilitation of offenders and contribute to an environment in prison where they can maintain hope and progress towards their objectives for a lawful and meaningful life on release. As representatives of faith communities, they promote shared human values and bring their distinct faith perspectives to bear within a diverse team. Together Chaplains create an environment where people feel valued and grow in belief that a better future is possible for them.

We are seeking a Christian Chaplain, Anglican or Free Church, with a gift for building relationships that change lives within a diverse community. 

Overview of the job

Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs as part of a multi- faith/belief chaplaincy team. Job holders will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.

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.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

For more information and to apply for the post, please visit HERE.

Contact information:

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference 8813

HMPPS:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference 8644

For eligibility to become the Free Church Prison Chaplain, please visit HERE.