Roman Catholic Chaplain
About this role
Roman Catholic Chaplain – Derwentside IRC
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Derwentside IRC, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QY
Salary: £6,000 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time (10 hours per week, working 2 days per week, including Sundays)
Job ID: 30142
Provide Vital Pastoral Care and Spiritual Guidance
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with essential public service providers to connect compassionate, faith-driven professionals with rewarding careers. We are currently seeking a dedicated Roman Catholic Chaplain to join the Justice and Immigration team at Derwentside IRC in Consett.
In this pivotal role, you will provide vital pastoral and spiritual care to detainees, helping them find hope, purpose, and direction during a challenging time in their lives, while directly supporting wellbeing, dignity, and positive outcomes.
What You’ll Do
As a Catholic Chaplain, your responsibilities will include:
Pastoral Care: Offer compassionate support and spiritual guidance to detainees and colleagues alike.
Religious Services: Deliver Catholic services, facilitate access to religious observance, and mark holy days and festivals.
Multi-Faith Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a vibrant multi-faith chaplaincy team across security, healthcare, and safer custody departments.
Crisis Support: Support individuals through bereavement, personal crisis, and resettlement challenges.
Community Engagement: Build relationships with external community groups and partners to support successful reintegration and support networks.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Endorsement: Formal endorsement from a Roman Catholic Diocesan Bishop (or delegate) to minister in this setting, alongside relevant theological qualifications (such as the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies).
Experience: Prior experience delivering pastoral care and religious services, ideally within a secure, institutional, or community environment.
Core Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience in challenging situations, and a compassionate approach to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Vetting and Safeguarding
Due to the sensitive nature of this secure environment, an Enhanced DBS check is required, along with the completion of an Occupational Health Questionnaire to ensure proper workplace support.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: £6,000 per annum for a 10-hour work week.
Parking & Leave: Free on-site car parking and competitive annual leave entitlement.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Development: Over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager), and active mentoring programs.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP service, and 30% off managed leisure centres.
Perks & Community: Savings across approximately 1,000 retailers, paid volunteering days, tax-free charitable giving, and active employee inclusion networks.