JOB ADVERT - VACANCIES for Giani / Granthi - Religious Workers

JOBTITLES:                                      

Giani/Granthi– (Religious Worker)

QUALIFICATIONS:                         

Competent, Experienced Gianis, Kathakars and Paathis

MAIN DUTIES:                                

To assist in performing the duties of a Granthi/Kirtania (Religious Worker)  which includes to install and close Guru Granth Sahib ji (Sikhs’ Holy Scriptures) daily with reverence, to take part in Sahaj and Akhand Paths – reading Gurbani from Guru Granth Sahib, to perform  Kirtan - singing of hymns from Guru Granth Sahib in accompaniment of Indian musical instrument, to conduct Sikh religious services of religious festivals, weddings, births, baptisms, and deaths, to support the congregation in saying daily Ardas (prayer) and to assist in taking care of Darbar (prayer hall) and Gurdwara premises.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:          

Knowledge and experience of reciting and explaining the Holy Sikh Scriptures. Performing Keertan - singing hymns, art of playing Indian musical instruments (Harmonium or Tabla etc). Must be a practising Amritdhari Sikh. Speaking English is desirable.

WAGES:                                           

£8.91  per hour (National Living Wage)

ACCOMMODATION:                    

HOURS :                                           

Full Time -  30 Hours per week.

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT:             

Statutory holiday entitlement

CONTRACT PERIOD:                      

Fixed Term two years.

PROBATION PERIOD:                   

3 Months

DATE JOB ADVERTISED:  

17th Aug 2021

Apply in writing with supportive references and testimonials to the address below,

Jathedar (Chairman) Terlokh Singh Dhanjal

Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Leeds) UK 

78 Lady Pit Lane, Beeston, LEEDS  LS11 6DP

Tel: 07977 927004

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