Prison Education Facilitator

Shannon Trust; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (up to 5%)

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Culture of supportive teamwork

Job summary

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service to lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Dovegate. The role will be prison-based, partnering with staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

The role emphasizes resilience, relationship-building and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working in prison settings is essential.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, volunteers and learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of the prison-based reading and numeracy programme.
• Collaborate with prison staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors to maximise learning opportunities.

Skills

Experience of prison settings

Relationship-building

Resilience and problem-solving

Job description

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service to lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Dovegate. The role will be prison-based, partnering with staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

The role emphasizes resilience, relationship-building and a proactive, problem-solving approach.