Job Introduction
Part‑Time Chaplain (Church of England / Free Church)
HMP Forest Bank – 20 hours per week
HMP Forest Bank is seeking a Church of England / Free Church Chaplain to join our multi‑faith Chaplaincy Team on a part‑time (20 hours per week) basis.
This is a meaningful pastoral role supporting both prisoners and staff, helping people explore faith, find hope, and prepare for life beyond custody.
About HMP Forest Bank
HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and works closely with local communities to support rehabilitation and resettlement. We are committed to helping people change their lives through education, wellbeing support and strong community partnerships.
The Role
You will:
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Provide pastoral care and worship to prisoners and staff
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Lead Anglican / Free Church services and faith activities
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Offer support to people of all faiths and none
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Work collaboratively within a multi‑faith chaplaincy team
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Visit individuals in healthcare, care & separation units when required
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Support people preparing for release and reconnection with community faith groups
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Liaise with local churches and encourage community involvement in rehabilitation
What We’re Looking For
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Formal recognition/authorisation from the Church of England or a Free Church denomination
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Experience in pastoral care (prison, healthcare, community or parish settings welcome)
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Ability to work sensitively in a diverse, multi‑faith environment
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Strong listening, communication and boundary‑setting skills
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Confidence supporting people during crisis or distress
Previous prison experience is helpful but not essential.
Salary & Benefits
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£20,432.55 per annum (pro‑rata for 20 hours)
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Free parking
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Free meals on duty
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Pension scheme
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Flexible benefits and retail discounts
Working Pattern
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20 hours per week (worked flexibly across the week)
If you are motivated by service, inclusion and rehabilitation, we would welcome your application.
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.
We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 3 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.
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