- The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith-based courses. Will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Chaplain General/Head of Faith Services are assured that these policies are being delivered.
- The job holder will engage with and build contacts with their own faith/belief community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
- Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.
- This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.
- Salary: £36,151 - £37,887
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Location: Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Closing Date: October 8th, 2025
- Post Type: Permanent
- Civil Service Grade: HEO
Chaplain, HMP Isle of Wight
Overview of the job
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. Job holders will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.
Summary
This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays.