Prison Facilitator - HMP Stafford

Shannon Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a facilitator to lead the delivery of prison-based reading and numeracy programs. You will work closely with prison staff and volunteers to provide learning opportunities for individuals in custody. This role values resilience and problem-solving skills, alongside a commitment to enhancing the literacy levels of offenders. A supportive culture and various employee benefits are included. Experience in prison settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Company pension contribution 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 preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience are key.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the prison-based reading and numeracy programme.
• Work with prison staff and volunteers to maximize learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of learning strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Problem-solving

Job description

Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP Stafford

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 Brixton. 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 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 a...