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Location: HMP MillsikeContract: Part-time (4 hours per week)
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. Within Mitie Care & Custody, we are committed to creating safe, respectful, and rehabilitative environments where individuals can unlock their potential and build a positive future.
We’re looking for an LDS Chaplain to join our Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team, supporting the delivery of pastoral care, faith services, and rehabilitation initiatives within HMP Millsike. This role plays a vital part in fostering a culture of restoration, inclusivity, and respect across the establishment.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver pastoral care and faith support to prisoners and staff, ensuring accessibility regardless of faith or belief.
- Plan, organise, and lead worship, religious services, and observance of holy days in line with LDS practices.
- Support prisoner rehabilitation and resettlement through faith-based guidance, mentoring, and community engagement.
- Work collaboratively with Safer Custody, Equalities, and wider prison teams to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
- Participate in key prison processes, including ACCT reviews, violence reduction initiatives, and equalities forums.
- Provide faith and belief advice to staff and contribute to awareness programmes that promote understanding and inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and chaplaincy administration in line with HMPPS standards and policies.
- Build relationships with external faith groups and volunteers to support chaplaincy services and prisoner resettlement.
Required Qualifications
- Practising member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, living in accordance with its teachings.
- Men must be ordained elders or high priests; all applicants must hold a valid Temple Recommend.
- Endorsement from appropriate LDS Church leadership (e.g. Bishop or Stake President) and HMPPS Faith and Belief Adviser.
- Ability to pass enhanced security checks (EL2/CTC).
What we’re looking for
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively with a diverse population.
- Experience or demonstrated capability in pastoral care, particularly in challenging or crisis situations.
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and working within a multi-faith and custodial environment.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Professional, ethical, and resilient approach to working in a secure setting.
- Ability to influence, support, and guide individuals in a rehabilitative context.
Desirable
- Experience working within a custodial, healthcare, community, or social care environment.
- Awareness and understanding of other faiths and beliefs.
- Experience supporting training, workshops, or group-based interventions.
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in rehabilitation and personal development.
- Be part of a purpose-driven, multi-faith team in a unique and impactful environment.
- Work within a forward-thinking establishment focused on restoration, dignity, and opportunity.
There’s a place for you at Mitie — join us today!
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