Therapeutic Group Facilitator: Transform Lives in Custody

Serco; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 31,027 - 37,922; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rota 23 days’ holiday plus bank-hο

Pension scheme up to 6%

Extensive internal courses and career‑

Employee assistance programme

Discounts across retailers

Volunteer day and charitable giving

Inclusive networks and veteran/divers-

Job summary

Serco at HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, is seeking a Group Facilitator to deliver group-based therapeutic interventions within a custodial setting. This part-time role offers 23 days holiday pro rata, a contributory pension and extensive internal training opportunities.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation, risk reduction and meaningful personal growth for residents, with DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering group-based interventions in forensic, custodial, clinical or related environments.
• Training or working toward psychotherapy, counselling, group analysis or therapeutic practice.
• Ability to assess risk and maintain professional records.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions, community meetings, reviews and assessments within the Therapeutic Community.
• Support assessment, treatment and development of residents with complex needs.
• Prepare professional reports, including parole review documentation, with evidence as required.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance and improvements in practice.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational colleagues to maintain a safe, effective environment.
• Promote wellbeing and positive behavioural change through evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Group facilitation

Therapeutic intervention

Risk assessment

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Equivalent experience in psychotherapy / therapeutic practice

Job description

Serco at HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, is seeking a Group Facilitator to deliver group-based therapeutic interventions within a custodial setting. This part-time role offers 23 days holiday pro rata, a contributory pension and extensive internal training opportunities.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation, risk reduction and meaningful personal growth for residents, with DBS clearance required.