Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Alice Way, Hanworth Road, Hounslow, Middx., TW3 3UA Tel 020 8577 2793 [email protected] - www.sgss.org Registered Charity No 283314 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Religious Worker - Granthi Employer Location: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Hounslow Hob Type: Permanent Salary: £17,000 - £19,000 plus accommodation Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (SGSS), Hounslow is a long- standing pillar of the local Sikh community in Hounslow and surrounding areas. Through its work, SGSS, Hounslow is able to have direct, positive community impact, existing to serve and advance the Sikh religion and customs. For the SGSS, Hounslow, community attending the Gurdwara is crucial to maintaining spiritual wellbeing and keeping in touch with cultural and family roots. Moreover, SGSS has a wider social impact and welcomes all in need of comfort, food and refuge. Main Responsibilities Performing all religious duties pertaining to: o Kirtan i.e. a practice that involves chanting hymns or mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmonium etc. o Nitnem i.e. selected Sikh hymns that are designated to be read by Sikhs every day at pre-fixed times o Sukhmani Sahib Paath i.e. set of hymns divided into 24 sections which appear in the Guru Granth Sahib o Ardaas i.e. a Sikh prayer that is done before performing or after undertaking any significant tasks o Sukhasan i.e. protocol normally used by Sikhs at the end of the day to retire the Sikh holy scriptures (the holy Granth) to a special bedroom called a Sachkhand Recite the holy scripture, namely the Guru Granth Sahib during religious ceremonies to teach the congregation in matters of the Sikh faith Lead and support the spiritual life of the community Giving religious instruction to children and adults Officiating at weddings, funerals and other religious ceremonies Counselling and supporting members of the community Organising and coordinating the work of local volunteers Supervising staff in religious functions Teaching Punjabi language classes Translating religious texts To read, interpret and explain the Guru Granth Sahib Conduct acts of worship and prayer times Take part in Sikh festivals Who we're looking for (skills, qualifications and experience) Fluency in the Punjabi language (reading, speaking, listening and writing) is essential Understanding of Punjabi culture such as food habits, expectations of elderly, respect from young people and how an extended family works amongst Sikhs Competent and experienced (minimum 2 years’ experience) in the duties of a Granthi How to apply For further information or to apply, please email [email protected] Closing date: 13 Jan 2020 Ref HRVac/Granthi/122019 .