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The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Hounslow is seeking a Religious Worker - Granthi, offering a permanent position with a salary of £17,000 - £19,000 plus accommodation. The role involves performing various religious duties, leading spiritual life, providing instruction, and supporting the community. Candidates must be fluent in Punjabi and have at least two years of experience in similar duties.

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Grant Hi Job 2020

The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Hounslow is seeking a Religious Worker - Granthi, offering a permanent position with a salary of £17,000 - £19,000 plus accommodation. The role involves performing various religious duties, leading spiritual life, providing instruction, and supporting the community. Candidates must be fluent in Punjabi and have at least two years of experience in similar duties.

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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha

Alice Way, Hanworth Road, Hounslow, Middx., TW3 3UA


Tel 020 8577 2793
khalsa@sgss.org - 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 khalsa@sgss.org

Closing date: 13 Jan 2020

Ref HRVac/Granthi/122019

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