Reading Strategy Coordinator - HMP Hewell

Shannon Trust; Redditch; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to combating illiteracy among incarcerated individuals. This exciting role offers the chance to lead innovative literacy programs at HMP Hewell, working closely with prison staff and participants. You will develop a comprehensive Reading Strategy to maximize learning opportunities, making a significant impact on the lives of those in prison. With a supportive culture and commitment to personal growth, this position is perfect for someone passionate about education and social change. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Contribution

30 Days Holiday

Life Insurance

Paid Volunteering Days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings is ideal for this role.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of creative literacy initiatives at HMP Hewell.
• Develop an ambitious Reading Strategy to enhance learning opportunities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Resilience

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Description

Location: Redditch
Salary: £28,274 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Hewell. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Hewell, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Closing date: 18th May 2025. Please note, the role will close early if we find a suitable applicant.
Interviews to be held on a rolling schedule

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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