PUJARI RELIGIOUS WORKER - MALE ONLY (1 Vacancy)

Job Ref: SKSS-12-2023
Wage: £10.42 / hour
Hours: 5.5 Hours /day, over 7 Days (20 Days Holidays) 
Location: Plumstead, London 
Job type: Permanent
Date Posted: 20 December 2023
Closing Date: 19 Jan 2024

Summary

An opportunity has now come up for a pujari religious worker. Applicants must be male-only and be of Hindu religion due to religious requirements. Applicant should be able to read Swaminarayan Scriptures with the relevant raags and be literate In Gujarati and/or Sanskrit. Ideally, the candidate should have carried out this role previously in a Swaminarayan Temple.

Duties involve performing the morning waking up of the deities, preparation and performing Aarti, and preparation, and performing of the Deities Thaal (food offering).

How to apply 
For further details please contact Mr. Parbat Ruda on 07944803049. Please send your CV and references to Parbat.ruda@sksswoolwich.org or by post to the address below. 

Employer  
Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple South East London, St Margaret's Grove, Plumstead. London, SE18 7RL 

This vacancy is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (SDA) SDA ref. S7(2)(e). The vacancy is also exempt from the Race Relations Act (RRA) due to religious requirements. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to reside in the temple premises where adequate accommodation exists. A charge for rent and other charges for the use of utilities will be deducted from your wages. All reasonable maintenance (food, clothing, and other such disbursements) will be provided by the temple.

Additional information  
The employer has claimed an exception under the Race Relations Act. The employer has also claimed an exemption under the Employment Equality regulations with regards to Religion or Belief due to strict religious requirements. This vacancy meets the requirements of the National Minimum Wage Act.

Please note, no application will be accepted after the closing date.