programme facilitator

Ministry of Justice; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is searching for a Programme Facilitator to join their Probation Service, responsible for planning and delivering meaningful interventions for individuals on probation. You will create therapeutic environments, monitor participant progress, and collaborate with legal stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, experience working with challenging behaviours, and a commitment to fostering equality and inclusion. Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a diverse work environment are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave

Pension through LGPS

Training opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with social and personal difficulties.
• Strong ability to work in teams and build relationships.
• Awareness of the criminal justice system and safeguarding principles.
• Capacity to assess and interpret various forms of information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver group or individual interventions to individuals on probation.
• Ensure a therapeutic and safe working environment.
• Monitor and assess risk, safety, and wellbeing during interventions.
• Provide feedback on participant progress to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Experience dealing with challenging behaviour

Experience working collaboratively

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Planning and prioritising tasks

Passion for teaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about rehabilitation? Could you help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives? If so, then a career as a Programme Facilitator in the Probation Service is for you.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interventions to people on probation in groups or individually.
• Create a therapeutic and safe working environment aligned with operational manuals, considering learning styles and abilities.
• Adhere to statutory safeguarding responsibilities and public protection policies.
• Manage group dynamics and complexity to achieve learning outcomes, addressing problematic behaviour.
• Monitor and assess suitability, risk, safety and wellbeing throughout the intervention, informing sentence management.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of attendance, feedback and risk issues to meet QA requirements.
• Communicate progress to practitioners and stakeholders, including courts and criminal justice agencies.
• Deliver workshops and briefings to probation staff and external partners.
• Model pro‑social behaviour, challenging antisocial attitudes.
• Participate in video monitoring feedback sessions, reflect on practice and implement professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with challenging behaviour, especially from individuals with social and personal difficulties.
• Experience working collaboratively and building effective team relationships.
• Awareness of criminal justice system, safeguarding principles and typical sentences.
• Analytical skills to assess and interpret information from various sources.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office skills.
• Planning and prioritising tasks effectively in a changing environment.
• Passion for teaching, facilitating and engaging adult learners.

Assessment Process

Potential candidates will be sifted once the deadline closes. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, which includes a facilitation exercise and behavioural discussion. The assessment focuses on communicating, influencing, managing quality and developing others.

Salary & Working Hours

Base salary £26,475, plus unsocial‑hour payments: 30 % for evening work and 50 % for Saturday. 37‑hour week, 60‑minute commute policy, and travel expenses may be claimed.

Benefits & Diversity

Includes annual leave, pension through LGPS, training opportunities, flexible benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The service welcomes disabled applicants and offers reasonable adjustments.

How to Apply

Submit your application before the closing date. Applications remain on a merit list and may be considered for reserve positions.