OBP Facilitator-HMP & YOI Doncaster

Serco Group Plc; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services provider in Doncaster is seeking an Interventions Facilitator to deliver behavioural change programmes for prisoners. The role involves facilitating group and individual sessions, assessing treatment readiness, and maintaining comprehensive records. Ideal candidates will have experience with group work and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health initiatives

Discounts at retailers

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate resistant individuals.
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured group and individual sessions using core psychological principles.
• Assess participants to determine treatment readiness.
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Skills

Facilitating group work

Strong communication skills

Building rapport

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

At HMP Doncaster, we are committed to providing safe, supportive, and rehabilitative environments for those in our care. We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Interventions Facilitator to join our team and play a vital role in supporting prisoners to make meaningful and lasting changes to their behaviour. As an Interventions Facilitator, you will deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited offending behaviour programmes to individuals and groups. Working in line with national guidelines and standards, your primary goal will be to support participants' rehabilitation by ensuring treatment integrity and maintaining high-quality programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured group and individual sessions using core psychological principles and motivational techniques
• Assess potential participants to determine treatment readiness and identify any responsivity needs
• Keep accurate and timely records, including session notes, post-programme reports, and debriefs
• Engage positively with participants to encourage behavioural change
• Continuously reflect on and improve personal practice in line with the 6 core competencies:
  • Application of core theories and principles
  • Delivering content effectively and responsively
  • Encouraging individuals in group settings
  • Collaborative and respectful teamwork
  • Effective session planning
  • Ongoing professional development
• Attend regular supervision and complete mandatory and role-specific training
• Promote awareness of intervention programmes within the establishment and contribute to staff training
• Support wider departmental and establishment objectives as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and motivate resistant individuals
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload
• A team player with a reflective and growth-focused approach
• Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in forensic settings or delivering psychological interventions
• Experience delivering accredited offending behaviour programmes
• Awareness of key psychological theories relevant to offending, including "what works" literature and motivational techniques
• Understanding of diversity, responsivity, and risk management in offender rehabilitation
• Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to [the employer's site].

A little bit about us

At Serco, we\'re a fast-growing company, serving governments around the globe. Our work spans a wide range of sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We\'re committed to delivering, improving and redesigning public services for the benefit of everyone, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride. Our inclusive recruitment process: We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We\'re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and a Disability Confident Leader, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such we\'re open to flexible working arrangements and we\'ll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Impact a better future at Serco.

Benefits

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service and free flu jabs
• Training and development: Ongoing support and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression, with your professional training fees paid
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year, and donate to charity tax-free through Payroll Giving Scheme
• Employee networks: Join a network for support and community

What you\'ll need

Essential Experience and Skills

Details of essential experience and skills are provided in the responsibilities and qualifications sections above.