Prison Literacy & Numeracy Lead

Shannon Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 5%

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is seeking a facilitator to lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Eastwood Park, working closely with the prison, staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. The role is prison-based and requires resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

Benefits include pension contributions up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, volunteering days,

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings is preferred and beneficial.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, prisoners and volunteers.
• Demonstrated resilience, determination and problem-solving approach.

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

Prison experience

Relationship building

Job description

Shannon Trust is seeking a facilitator to lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Eastwood Park, working closely with the prison, staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. The role is prison-based and requires resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

Benefits include pension contributions up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, volunteering days,