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Syed Thanbirul Kobir

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Experienced Muslim Chaplain with a strong background in Islamic scholarship and pastoral care. Skilled in supporting prisoners through faith-based guidance, education, and emotional support, with a proven ability to build trust, promote rehabilitation, and work effectively within multi-faith chaplaincy teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Muslim Chaplain

HMP Dartmoor - HMP/YOI Portland
Princetown, Devon
10.2017 - Current
  • Acting as faith advisor at an establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to over 600 prisoners, staff and their families as requested.
  • Facilitating and providing opportunities for worship, study and religious programmes.
  • Working collaboratively with chaplains of other faiths to provide pastoral care and bring resolution to crisis situations where required.
  • Being proactive in forging links with local faith communities and other agencies.
  • Planning and delivering Friday sermons and prayers leading to an increase in prisoner turnout on a weekly basis.

Community Connections Advisor

Plymouth City Council
Plymouth, Devon
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintaining Plymouth’s housing register, supporting social landlords in the advertising and shortlisting of social housing whilst complying with Plymouth City Council and Devon Home Choice policy and procedure.
  • Providing up-to-date advice on social housing, HMOs, and accommodation options to alleviate homelessness.
  • Dealing with customers through a range of channels, regularly in stressful situations with customers who have a range of complex needs, such as mental health issues, learning disabilities and substance misuse
  • Attending Housing Needs panels to ensure that vulnerable applicants are helped to live independently.
  • Monitoring and updating records to ensure customer’s records are accurate and up to date whilst clearly documenting any needs, outcomes or important information.

Pilgrimage Spiritual Guide

HajjWithAE
Manchester
12.2024 - Current
  • Guided a group of 530 pilgrims through various rites and rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage.
  • Conducted pre-pilgrmage seminars to educate pilgrims on the significance, logistics, and spiritual aspects of each ritual.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and support to pilgrims, addressing their questions and concerns.
  • Quickly and effectively resolved any issues or emergencies that arose during pilgrimage, ensuring minimal disruption to the group.
  • Conducted tours whilst providing in-depth understanding of the history producing a conducive spiritual experience for pilgrims.

Education

Undergraduate Degree - Shariah

Islamic University of Madinah
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
01/2021 - 01/2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
09/2019 - 12/2020

Alimiyyah and Hifz - Islamic Sciences

Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
Kidderminster
08/2007 - 07/2018

GCSEs -

Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
Kidderminster
06.2011

Skills

  • Religious Knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Counselling
  • Administrative Skills
  • Multi-Lingual
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Punctuality

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Advanced
Bengali
Native
Urdu
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Connections Advisor

Plymouth City Council
03.2025 - Current

Pilgrimage Spiritual Guide

HajjWithAE
12.2024 - Current

Muslim Chaplain

HMP Dartmoor - HMP/YOI Portland
10.2017 - Current

Undergraduate Degree - Shariah

Islamic University of Madinah
01/2021 - 01/2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah
09/2019 - 12/2020

Alimiyyah and Hifz - Islamic Sciences

Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
08/2007 - 07/2018

GCSEs -

Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School

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