OBP Facilitator

Serco Group Plc; Wigston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension

Training and development: Mandatory CP

Health and wellbeing: Employee Asssist

Discounts across retailers

Employee networks: Inclusive networks

Job summary

Serco Group plc is seeking an Offending Behaviour Programmes Facilitator within its Justice and Immigration division to support rehabilitation and reduce re-offending. You will deliver accredited programmes to prisoners and work with individuals to foster positive change and safer futures.

The role requires resilience, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development, with responsibilities spanning programme delivery, assessment, supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating offender groups or challenging client groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to motivate and engage resistant individuals.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage high workloads.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes, such as Building Choices, in line with the establishment's delivery plan.
• Complete all pre-session and post-session work required for programme delivery.
• Assess prisoners for suitability to attend offending behaviour programmes.
• Carry out motivational work and assessment processes prior to programme commencement.
• Prepare programme objectives and follow-up work for prisoners, offering additional support where required.
• Produce high-quality motivational endorsements for prisoners according to deadlines.
• Complete administrative tasks such as processing referrals, updating waiting lists and preparing session materials.
• Communicate effectively with prison staff and external agencies regarding progress.
• Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes.
• Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager; complete required training.

Skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

As an Offending Behaviour Programmes Facilitator within our Justice and Immigration division, you'll play a crucial role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing re-offending. You'll deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes to prisoners, working directly with individuals to support positive change, improved decision-making and safer futures.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires resilience, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to personal and professional development. Your work will directly contribute to sentence planning, parole processes and long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

What you'll do as an Offending Behaviour Programmes Facilitator

You'll be entrusted to:

• Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes, such as Building Choices, in line with the establishment's delivery plan.
• Complete all pre-session and post-session work required for programme delivery.
• Assess prisoners for suitability to attend offending behaviour programmes.
• Carry out motivational work and assessment processes prior to programme commencement.
• Prepare programme objectives and follow-up work for prisoners, offering additional support where required.
• Produce high-quality motivational endorsements for prisoners according to deadline at regular intervals throughout a group schedule
• Complete administrative tasks such as processing referrals, updating waiting lists and preparing session materials.
• Communicate effectively with prison staff and relevant external agencies regarding individual progress.
• Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes for prisoners involved in programmes.
• Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager.
• Attend and successfully complete all required training.

Actively work towards development across the five core competencies

• Responsivity with Integrity
• Treatment Style
• Facilitation Skills
• Planning and Reviewing
• Openness to Learning

Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups

• Evidence of educational achievement with suitable exam results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage resistant individuals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high workload.
• The confidence to challenge antisocial behaviour appropriately and professionally.
• The resilience to maintain boundaries and manage emotional demands.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A reflective approach and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

Desirable experience includes

• Experience working in a forensic or custodial setting.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions.
• Experience delivering accredited offending behaviour programmes in custody or the community.

If assessed as 'Not Ready' on two training attempts, suitability for the role will be formally reviewed.

- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Vetting and checks

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can be confident you'll be part of a supportive organisation that values integrity, learning and development. You'll receive structured training, regular supervision and opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in a custodial environment.

What we offer

• Holidays: 25days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Mandatory programme training, supervision and continuous professional development
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Discounts: Discounts across a wide range of retailers and services
• Employee networks: Inclusive networks supporting collaboration, belonging and professional growth