Prisoner Rehabilitation Coach & Mentor

Aspire Recruitment; Thorp Arch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a Prisoner Trainer/Mentor to support participants in custody as part of the CFO Evolution Programme. You will deliver a structured six-week course to small groups and provide tailored one-to-one support to prepare individuals for release and reduce reoffending.

The role involves working with prison staff and peer mentors, delivering goal-setting and relationship-building sessions, and maintaining accurate records. DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structured sessions in group settings.
• Strong communication and ability to build trust.
• Understanding safeguarding principles (training provided).
• Confident using IT systems to manage participant data.
• Experience supporting offenders or marginalised groups within justice, training, or counselling settings.
• Able to work towards targets and performance expectations.
• Awareness of barriers faced by individuals in custody.
• Familiarity with prison environments and safeguarding considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging group sessions on topics including goal setting, social interaction, coping with change, and healthy relationships.
• Complete initial assessments, enrol participants, and create tailored action plans.
• Provide one-to-one guidance to review goals and ongoing support.
• Build positive, non-judgemental relationships to foster a safe and supportive environment.
• Manage a caseload, balancing group delivery with individual support and administration.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records using internal IT systems.
• Monitor progress and set clear objectives to support rehabilitation.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Rapport building

Group delivery

Time management

Organisational skills

IT systems

Safeguarding principles

Offender support

Prison environment awareness

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a Prisoner Trainer/Mentor to support participants in custody as part of the CFO Evolution Programme. You will deliver a structured six-week course to small groups and provide tailored one-to-one support to prepare individuals for release and reduce reoffending.

The role involves working with prison staff and peer mentors, delivering goal-setting and relationship-building sessions, and maintaining accurate records. DBS checks may be required.