Full Time or Part Time Roman Catholic Chaplain

Company: Ministry of Justice
Apply for the Full Time or Part Time Roman Catholic Chaplain
Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Role Overview

Full‑time or part‑time Roman Catholic Chaplaincy position. Full‑time commitment is 37 hours per week; part‑time is 16 hours over two days, including Saturdays for full‑time and every two weeks for part‑time.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Faith and Pastoral Care to prisoners.
  • Participate in faith and non‑faith based courses.
  • Assist the Governor, Chaplain General and Head of Faith Services in policy delivery assurance.
  • Build contacts with faith and belief communities to aid offender resettlement.
  • Maintain personal spiritual health and development, allocating time for private prayer, reflection, study and retreat.
  • Work within a non‑rotational, non‑operational framework with no line management or supervisory duties.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working is available where business needs permit, allowing work from a base location, MoJ sites, or home (within the UK only). Details will be confirmed after pre‑employment checks.

Standard full‑time hours are 37 per week; part‑time arrangements are flexible within business needs.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Band 5 C Roman Catholic Ordained Priest, Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister, or Lay Person.

Equal Opportunities

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and offers reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Reserves

Applicants may be retained on a reserve list for up to 12 months.

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026