Programmes Facilitator

Sodexo; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Programmes Facilitator, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives through rehabilitation. This position involves delivering structured interventions aimed at changing offender behavior, supporting individuals in achieving key learning outcomes, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Your empathetic approach and strong interpersonal skills will be essential in guiding participants through their care plans. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while thriving in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Discounts with 1,900 Brands

Gym Discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with an empathetic approach.
• Excellent planning and attention-to-detail abilities.
• A keen interest in rehabilitation and substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes to support lifestyle changes.
• Conduct one-to-one sessions using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Prepare detailed reports for prisoners' progress.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Motivational Interviewing

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Criminology or Related Field

Job description

As a Programmes Facilitator at HMP Peterborough, you will deliver interventions aimed at challenging and changing offender behaviour. You will facilitate structured group sessions, provide tailored one-to-one support, and guide individuals to achieve key learning outcomes.

Your responsibilities include thorough planning, preparation, and evaluation of each session, ensuring compliance with the programme manual and Ministry of Justice guidelines. As a Key Worker, you will support up to four participants per course, helping them review and progress against their individual care plans. Additionally, you will assess potential participants, monitor progress, and prepare detailed reports for parole boards and probation services.

This role requires empathy, resilience, and a genuine belief in change. You must be adaptable, capable of responding to challenging behaviour, and committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the programme.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with the Interventions team, prisoners, and the wider prison community.
2. Deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes (OBPs) to support lifestyle changes and reduce reoffending.
3. Provide factual reports and information to support prisoners' progress.
4. Demonstrate delivery skills through attendance at core skills and programme-specific training.
5. Maintain a good understanding of the programme content, integrity, and rationale.
6. Conduct one-to-one sessions with prisoners using motivational interviewing techniques to support violence reduction and reoffending prevention.
7. Carry out duties as directed by the Programmes Manager.

Please see the attached job description for further details on role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• A good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an empathetic and genuine approach.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• A keen interest in rehabilitation and substance misuse.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviour and adapt to different learning styles.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Desirable but not required:

• Relevant experience in criminology, community services, or justice-related roles.
• Experience in group facilitation or one-to-one support work.

Package Details

£31,631.77 per annum

Joining Sodexo means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.

You will be valued for who you are, act with purpose, and make an impact through your actions, all while thriving in your own way.

We offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a retirement plan, discounts with over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing support for emotional, legal, and financial issues.

For more details on our benefits, please see the attached information.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone, building a better life for all. As a global leader in services that enhance Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and support disabled candidates through our Disability Confident interview scheme.