Job Description (JD)
Band 5
Group Profile - Chaplain (C)
Job Description - C : Muslim
Document Ref.
OR-JES-297-JD-B5 : C : Muslim
Document Type
Management
Version
7.0
Classification
Official
Date of Issue
20 October 2021
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Job Evaluation Assurance and Support Team
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
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Job Description
Job Title
C : Muslim
Group Profile
Chaplain
Organisation Level
Chaplain
Band
5
Overview of the job
This is a chaplaincy job in an establishment which provides pastoral and faith specific
care to prisoners and staff.
Summary
The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the
Muslim faith tradition 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’, and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith
and non-faith-based courses. The job holder 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
towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory
responsibilities.
Responsibilities,
The jobholder will be required to carry the following responsibilities, activities and
Activities and Duties
duties:
• Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and
spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
• Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship study and religious
programmes.
• Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and
practice.
• Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers
including following incidents.
• Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all
times.
• Plan and lead worship and prayer/faith specific meetings.
• Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring
resolution to crisis situations where required.
• Nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution.
• Facilitate services provided by contractors and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with other Chaplains and Managing Chaplain on the
maintenance and provision of facilities for worship and prayer.
• Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and
coordinate establishment support for these.
• Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and
materials.
• Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers.
• Be proactive in forging links with their local faith communities and other
agencies, as relevant and consider ways in which these communities/
agencies may become involved in mentoring prisoners on release.
• Participate in developing ways for improving and achieving Service Delivery
Indicators (SDI).
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• As required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data
collection and analysis including relevant SDIs are collated.
• Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff.
• Take responsibility for your own spiritual health and development, allowing
time for private prayer, study and retreat.
• Provide appropriate support to the establishment in the absence of the
Managing Chaplain.
• Actively support the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT)
process.
• Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or
team member.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable
alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant
adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall
be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium
of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8.
Ability
Experience
• Have in-depth knowledge of Islam (preferably hold a recognised qualification
in Islamic Studies at graduate level).
• Demonstrate at least three years of excellent Imam skills (relevant practical
experience in delivery of worship, group work and pastoral care).
• Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy
HQ (evidence required before appointment).
• Chaplains are required to meet the Faith Eligibility Requirements for their
chosen faith as outlined within the Group Profile.
Technical
• Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of
specialism outlined in the Faith eligibility requirements (listed within the
Group Profile).
Minimum Eligibility
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• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are
subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within
HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
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Hours of Work
37 hour working week
(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances
Unsocial Hours Working will be confirmed by the Recruiting Manager and only paid
where applicable:
Unsocial Hours Working
This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a 17% payment will be paid in
addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside
0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening, nights, weekends and
Bank / Public holidays.
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Success Profile
Strengths
Behaviours
It is advised strengths
Ability
Experience
Technical
are chosen locally,
recommended 4-8
Communicating and Influencing
Have in-depth knowledge of Islam
Must complete specific training to hold
(preferably hold a recognised
the qualifications required for area of
qualification in Islamic Studies at
specialism outlined in the Faith eligibility
graduate level).
requirements (listed within the Group
Profile).
Managing a Quality Service
Demonstrate at least three years of
excellent Imam skills (relevant
practical experience in delivery of
worship, group work and pastoral
care).
Making Effective Decisions
Formal endorsement from the
Prison Service Muslim Adviser at
Chaplaincy HQ (evidence required
before appointment).
Leadership
Chaplains are required to meet the
Faith Eligibility Requirements for
their chosen faith as outlined
within the Group Profile.
Working Together
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