Peer-Led Prison Literacy & Numeracy Facilitator

SHANNON TRUST; Fleet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is recruiting a facilitator to lead our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP The Verne. The role focuses on delivering peer-led learning to help prisoners improve literacy and numeracy, working closely with prison staff, volunteers and mentors.

Ideal candidates will have experience in prison settings, strong relationship-building abilities, resilience and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• The role requires experience of prison settings and the ability to build relationships.
• Resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach are essential.
• Experience in learning support and mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of the prison-based reading and numeracy programme.
• Maximise opportunities for prisoners to learn to read.

Job description

Shannon Trust is recruiting a facilitator to lead our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP The Verne. The role focuses on delivering peer-led learning to help prisoners improve literacy and numeracy, working closely with prison staff, volunteers and mentors.

Ideal candidates will have experience in prison settings, strong relationship-building abilities, resilience and a problem-solving mindset.