Prison Literacy & Numeracy Facilitator

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

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.