Prison Facilitator - HMP Bristol

Shannon Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An organisation committed to literacy in prison is seeking a Prison Facilitator at HMP Bristol. This fixed-term role until June 2026 involves leading the delivery of a reading and numeracy programme for individuals in prison. Ideal candidates should possess experience in prison settings and strong relationship-building skills. Employee benefits include pension contributions, generous holiday allowance, and life insurance.

Benefits

Company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings is ideally required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to build relationships

Resilience

Problem-solving

Job description

Prison Facilitator – HMP Bristol

Company: Shannon Trust

Location: Bristol, Bristol City

Salary: £16,964 per year

Contract Type: Contract

Status: NEW

Job Details

Location: HMP Bristol

Department: Prison delivery

Salary: £16,964 per annum

Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer‑led learning programmes at HMP Bristol. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison‑based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem‑solving approach.

This role is a fixed‑term position until 30th June 2026 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.

The role will be prison‑based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for week commencing 8th December.

Benefits

• Company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteering days
• Discounts via Reward Gateway
• Employee Assistance Programme

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