Prison Rehabilitation Group Worker - Flexible Hybrid

Ministry of Justice; Sudbury CP; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Group Worker in Sudbury to deliver group and one-to-one programmes that help prisoners understand behaviours, build relationships and think critically to reduce re-offending. The role forms part of a small team delivering rehabilitative services within a prison environment.

The postholder will benefit from training, career development and professional support, with flexible and hybrid working options where available.

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in dealing with people.
• Ability to facilitate interactive sessions.
• Full training provided.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmes in group or individual basis.
• Organise materials for session delivery.
• Plan sessions per programme requirements to meet participant needs.
• Notify team if sessions cannot run and complete catch-ups.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments and contacts with prisoners.
• Conduct motivational interviews to engage participants.
• Complete post-session and post-programme documentation and progress notes.
• Engage with sentence management teams and supervision.

Skills

People skills

Facilitation

Assessment training

Interventions delivery

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Group Worker in Sudbury to deliver group and one-to-one programmes that help prisoners understand behaviours, build relationships and think critically to reduce re-offending. The role forms part of a small team delivering rehabilitative services within a prison environment.

The postholder will benefit from training, career development and professional support, with flexible and hybrid working options where available.