Anglican Prison Chaplain HMP & YOI New Hall, Wakefield:
Full time 37 hours [part time and Job share considered]
Do you have a passion for working with the marginalised? The ones many in society choose to ignore or demonise? Do you long to see broken lives transformed through faith? Are you a hope-bringer?
If you can answer yes to these questions, then consider joining our multi-faith chaplaincy team here at HMP & YOI New Hall in Wakefield.
The role is open to all ordained clergy, lay readers and Church Army Evangelists who hold a diocesan bishop’s licence
HMP & YOI New Hall is a closed female prison in Flockton, Wakefield and serves a community of around 350 prisoners. Many of our prisoners have complex needs and have lived chaotic lifestyles, therefore this role is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working as a team and within the larger prison organisation we seek to help prisoners find their self-worth and rehabilitate back into society.
Summary
The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Anglican faith tradition including sacramental provision, and appropriate pastoral care for all irrespective of faith or tradition.
The job-holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification "Faith and Pastoral Care", which you can read about here, and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith-based courses. You will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered.
The job-holder will engage with and build contacts with their own faith community, working towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.
Details of how to apply on line and a full job description can be found at:
2445 - Anglican Prison Chaplain - 2445 - Ministry of Justice
Closing date: 18th February 2025
Interviews: 5th March 2025
For further information or an informal chat please contact:
Rev. Lesley Greenwood-Haigh
T: 01924 803531