Job Description

Pagan Chaplain (Chaplaincy Role)
HMP Dovegate
Uttoxeter, ST14 8XR
Part-Time (1 day per week - either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday)Are you driven by a calling to make a difference? Join us at HMP Dovegate and take on a role that is as fulfilling as it is impactful. As a Pagan Chaplain, you will play a crucial role in providing spiritual care and support to residents and staff during a pivotal time in their lives. Through worship, pastoral guidance, and faith-based programmes, you will help individuals find purpose, dignity, and hope. This is your chance to make a real difference, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment while empowering others to achieve positive change.HMP Dovegate is a Category B prison in Staffordshire, housing up to 1,100 adult male residents. With a focus on rehabilitation and personal development, our facility includes a Therapeutic Community that supports residents in their journey towards reintegration into society. At HMP Dovegate, respect, understanding, and support are at the core of everything we do.Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Function as a faith advisor, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care to Pagan residents, staff, and their families.
• Plan and lead worship, meditation, and prayer at faith-specific meetings.
• Promote awareness of Pagan practices and coordinate recognition of seasonal festivals and other relevant events.
• Support residents in their resettlement by building connections with external Pagan faith communities.
• Collaborate with the multi-faith team to develop inclusive chaplaincy policies and programmes.
• Provide pastoral care during crises and contribute to the rehabilitation journey of residents.
• Contribute to chaplaincy administration and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Carry out responsibilities across both the Main Prison and Therapeutic Community areas of HMP Dovegate.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Recognition as a Pagan faith practitioner or equivalent qualifications as a Pagan spiritual advisor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.
• Experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy, or related roles, ideally within a custodial or similar environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to working in a diverse team.
• Good IT literacy and the ability to manage administrative responsibilities effectively.

Why Serco

• A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.
• A place you can count on: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Working in a tight-knit, friendly team environment.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high-street brands in retail, leisure, and hospitality.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family, such as the Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations, including role-specific training, leadership coaching, and formal study opportunities.
• Employment in a company that is passionate about diversity and inclusion and provides a safe and supportive culture.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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