Prison Literacy Program Lead

Shannon Trust; Newmarket (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 5%

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is recruiting a facilitator for HMP Highpoint to lead and develop the prison-based reading and numeracy programme. You will work closely with the prison staff, Shannon Trust volunteers, and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison who want to learn to read.

Ideally you will have experience of prison settings and the ability to build relationships with resilience, determination and problem-solving. The role is based in the prison setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings with ability to build relationships; resilience, determination and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of Shannon Trust's prison-based reading and numeracy programme.
• Maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Skills

Prison experience

Job description

Shannon Trust is recruiting a facilitator for HMP Highpoint to lead and develop the prison-based reading and numeracy programme. You will work closely with the prison staff, Shannon Trust volunteers, and mentors to maximise learning opportunities for people in prison who want to learn to read.

Ideally you will have experience of prison settings and the ability to build relationships with resilience, determination and problem-solving. The role is based in the prison setting.