Job description
Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? HMP Berwyn are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Personal and Social Development Trainer to deliver engaging, classroom-based lessons aimed at equipping our learners with essential life skills. This role focuses on promoting independence and confidence by teaching money management, independent living as well as cooking and cleaning skills. We have recently added a new bespoke classroom for the delivery of the course, including a brand-new kitchen facility.
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Cambria, our prison education provider at HMP Prison Berwyn, working as a Vocational Trainer in Personal and Social Development. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Who are Novus Cambria?
As one of the UK’s lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria facilitates excellence in learning, skills, employability and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength to the table, enabling us to be a powerful and united voice for offender learning. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include Novus, The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations.
Site Information
HMP Prison Berwyn is a Category C prison in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It accommodates a male population. It is the largest prison in the UK, opened in 2017, and is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison’s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role will be shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
1. Hold a minimum L3 qualification in relevant subject specific area
2. PGCE/Cert Ed
3. Hold at least a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
4. Hold appropriate assessor qualification
5. To hold or commit to gain an Internal Verifier award within 1 year (dependent upon course accreditation requirements)
6. Have experience in the relevant vocational area
7. Experience within a similar role
8. Experience of working within the appropriate vocational sector
9. Experience of working within a prison, further education or training setting
The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, if you are missing one or more qualifications, there may be additional options available for applicants with a suitable skillset, attitude and/or level of experience to apply and complete qualifications while in-post. Please be advised that eligibility/funding for qualifications is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to conditions. Salary point offered will be determined based on level of qualification and experience.
Benefits
10. 38 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
11. Significant Pension contributions
12. Retail Discounts
13. Employee Assistance Program
14. Early finish on a Friday
15. Access to on-site parking, a staff canteen and on-site gym
Safeguarding
Novus Cambria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus Cambria is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 05/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!