OBP Facilitator-HMP Fosse Way

Serco; Wigston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated Facilitator for its Psychological Services team at HMP Fosse Way. The successful candidate will deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes, engage with challenging individuals, and contribute to rehabilitation efforts. Experience in forensic settings and knowledge of psychological theories will enhance your application.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating group work and working with challenging client groups.
• Experience in a forensic setting or delivering psychological interventions.
• Understanding of psychological theories related to offending.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited programmes like the Thinking Skills Programme.
• Complete pre and post session work for programme delivery.
• Assess prisoners and write progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Job description

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Permanent (Full-Time, Hrs)

We are looking for a Facilitator to join our Psychological Services team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C male rehabilitation prison in Leicester.

Are you passionate about rehabilitation and positive change? Do you have experience in group facilitation or working with challenging client groups?

We are seeking a committed individual to deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes (OBP).

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver accredited programmes such as the Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) and others as per the establishment’s delivery plan.
• Complete all pre and post session work associated with programme delivery.
• Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager.
• Assess prisoners for the programmes offered on site.
• Write post-programme reports detailing progress and further work for both completers and non-completers.
• Handle administrative tasks like processing referrals, updating waiting lists, photocopying materials, and communicating with prison staff and external agencies.
• Attend and pass mandatory training.
• Conduct motivational work and assessments prior to programme commencement.
• Prepare objectives and follow-up work, providing additional support as needed.
• Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes for participants.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Experience:

• Facilitating group work and working with challenging client groups.
• Experience in a forensic setting.
• Delivering psychological interventions.
• Implementing accredited offending behaviour programmes in custody or the community.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of psychological theories related to offending.
• Knowledge of 'what works' literature on reducing reoffending.
• Theories related to violent and sexual offending.
• Awareness of responsivity and diversity issues when working with offenders.
• Motivational techniques.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate resistant individuals.
• Teamwork skills.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload.
• Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately.

Additional notes:

Programme facilitators must complete mandatory training, passing all required modules. If deemed 'Not Ready' after training, a second attempt may be allowed. Repeated unsuitability may lead to contract termination.

What else do I need to know:

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and employment is subject to security clearance and references.
• This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK rules.
• Applicants should have at least two years remaining on their current visa and have resided in the UK for at least one year.