Programmes Facilitator

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Programmes Facilitator, where you will lead interventions aimed at transforming offender behavior. This role involves delivering structured group sessions and personalized support, ensuring adherence to guidelines while fostering an inclusive environment. Your empathy and resilience will be key as you work closely with participants to help them achieve their goals. With a strong focus on rehabilitation, you will contribute to reducing reoffending and making a positive impact in the lives of individuals. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an empathic approach.
• Ability to deal with challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured group sessions for offenders.
• Provide one-to-one support and guidance.
• Monitor participant progress and deliver reports.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Adaptability

Education

Relevant experience in criminology or community services

Experience in group facilitation

Job description

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As a Programmes Facilitator at HMP Peterborough , you will be at the forefront of delivering interventions designed to challenge and change offender behaviour. Working closely with participants, you’ll facilitate structured group sessions, tailored one-to-one support, and provide guidance to help individuals achieve key learning outcomes.

Your role will involve thorough planning, preparation, and evaluation of each session, ensuring adherence to the programme manual and Ministry of Justice guidelines. As a Key Worker, you’ll provide personalised support to up to four participants per course, helping them review and progress against their individual care plans. You’ll also contribute to the assessment of potential participants, monitor their progress, and deliver detailed reports to parole boards and probation services.

This role requires empathy, resilience, and a genuine belief in the capacity for change. You’ll need to be adaptable and able to respond to challenging behaviour, while 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

• Working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative way with the Interventions team, Prisoners and the wider Prison.
• To deliver Offending Behaviour Programme’s (OBP’s) to prisoners to support lifestyle changes and reduce reoffending.
• To provide factual reports / information in order to support prisoner’s progress.
• To evidence delivery skills through attending core skills and programmes specific training.
• To demonstrate a good understanding of the programme content, integrity, and rationale.
• To conduct one to one sessions with prisoners using motivational interviewing techniques to support with the reduction of violence and overall aim of reducing reoffending.
• To carry out duties as directed by the Programmes Manager.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• A good level of numeracy and literacy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an empathic and genuine approach.
    • Excellent planning, organisational, and attention-to-detail abilities.
    • A keen interest in rehabilitation and the substance misuse field.
    • Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and adapt to different learning styles.
    • Proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Desirable but not required:

• Relevant experience in criminology, community services, or a justice-related role.
• Prior experience in group facilitation or one-to-one support work.

Package Description

£31, per annum

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

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

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .