Reading & Numeracy Facilitator – Prison Program (Bristol)

SHANNON TRUST; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme contribution (up to 5%)

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is seeking a Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Facilitator at HMP Bristol to help manage a prison-wide reading strategy and to lead a reading and numeracy programme for learners below Level 1. The role emphasises building relationships within a prison setting and requires resilience and problem-solving abilities.

The position is based in custody, with benefits and a culture that values volunteers, mentoring, and a commitment to improving literacy among people in the prison system.

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings preferred.
• Ability to build relationships, resilience and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a prison-wide reading strategy designed to encourage reading across the prison.
• Lead the delivery of a reading and numeracy programme for learners working below Level 1.

Job description

Shannon Trust is seeking a Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Facilitator at HMP Bristol to help manage a prison-wide reading strategy and to lead a reading and numeracy programme for learners below Level 1. The role emphasises building relationships within a prison setting and requires resilience and problem-solving abilities.

The position is based in custody, with benefits and a culture that values volunteers, mentoring, and a commitment to improving literacy among people in the prison system.