Prison Facilitator - HMP Winchester

Shannon Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a candidate to lead the delivery and development of a prisoner reading and numeracy programme at HMP Winchester. This role requires collaboration with prison staff and volunteers to create effective learning opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience in prison settings and possess strong relationship-building skills. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension contribution and generous holiday allowances.

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

Strong organizational culture

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings is ideal.
• Ability to work four days per week in a prison-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of the prisoner reading and numeracy programme.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to enhance peer learning opportunities.

Skills

Ability to build relationships

Resilience

Determination

Problem-solving approach

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of the prisoner reading and numeracy programme at HMP Winchester.
• Collaborate with prison staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors to maximise peer learning opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Qualifications / Experience

• 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.
• Ability to work prison-based role four days per week.

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
• While the biggest benefit is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.