Muslim Chaplain

HM Prison & Probation Service

Location: Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Category:

Salary: 0 - 0 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

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. They will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on their faith/belief system in the establishment
Plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings
Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes
Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice
Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations when required
Nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution
Work with the Official Prison Visitor (OPV) Liaison Officer in promoting the scheme within the prison

Qualifications

Hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at 'Alimiyyah / graduate level
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Islam at an equivalent level
Be proficient in Tajweed (correct pronunciation of Arabic)
Have demonstrable knowledge of the different schools of thought and denominations within Islam

Perks & Benefits

Annual Leave
Pension
Work Life Balance
Season Ticket Advance
Childcare Vouchers