Probation Service: Programmes Facilitator (Nottingham) (Ref: 11041)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Programme Facilitator to deliver accredited programmes and structured interventions. This evening-based role involves group and one-on-one work with individuals on probation, requiring travel across the East Midlands Region. The successful candidate will ensure safe working environments and effective communication with stakeholders, along with adhering to safeguarding responsibilities. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution

Annual leave and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interventions to people on probation.
• Adhere to statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
• Manage group dynamics for learning outcomes.
• Monitor risk, safety, and wellbeing.
• Record attendance and risk issues accurately.
• Liaise with Probation Practitioners and stakeholders.
• Deliver workshops to staff and stakeholders.
• Model pro-social behaviour and challenge anti-social attitudes.
• Participate in video monitoring feedback sessions.

Job description

Overview of the role

Programme Facilitators deliver Accredited Programmes and Structured Interventions to support people on probation to desist from crime and build pro‑social lives. The role is evening‑based, involves group and 1:1 work, requires travel across the East Midlands Region and working unsocial hours.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interventions to people on probation, building a therapeutic and safe working environment in line with operational manuals.
• Adhere to statutory safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults, managing all risks of serious harm.
• Manage group dynamics, addressing problematic behaviour to achieve learning outcomes.
• Monitor risk, safety and wellbeing, making evidence‑based recommendations throughout the intervention.
• Record attendance, risk issues and reports accurately to meet quality assurance requirements.
• Liaise with Probation Practitioners and external stakeholders to communicate progress and concerns.
• Deliver workshops and briefings to Probation staff and external stakeholders on interventions.
• Model pro‑social behaviour and challenge anti‑social attitudes consistently.
• Participate in regular video monitoring feedback sessions to audit standards, review practice and implement professional development.

Benefits and working conditions

• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options to enhance work‑life balance.
• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution.
• Annual leave, public holidays and a season ticket advance.

Behaviour assessment during selection

• Developing Self and Others
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together