Rehabilitation & employability coach????? (in custody) - hmp west yorkshire

Job Description

Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Rehabilitation & Employability Coach (In Custody) – HMP West YorkshireSalary: £27,500 rising to £30,000 after probationContract: Full-time, Permanent 

Reed FE is supporting a rehabilitation programme within West Yorkshire prisons and is seeking a passionate, resilient Group Delivery Trainer to work with individuals in custody. You will deliver a structured 6-week group programme alongside 1:1 support, helping participants build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for reintegration into society.

About the Role

You will deliver engaging sessions on:

• Goal setting
• Social interaction
• Managing change
• Healthy relationships

You will also:

• Assess learners and create personalised action plans
• Provide one-to-one coaching and support
• Build positive, non-judgemental relationships
• Manage your own caseload and admin tasks
• Track and monitor progress using internal systems

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in training, teaching, or group facilitation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and vulnerable individuals
• Good IT and organisational skills
• Desirable: experience with offenders or marginalised groups

Key qualities include adaptability, resilience, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve lasting change.

Why Join?

• Make a real difference in people’s lives
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in a rewarding setting
• Structured programme with clear outcomes

Additional Information

• Location: HMP Wealstun, Leeds
• Right to work in the UK required
• Enhanced DBS, prison clearance and counter-terrorism checks apply
• 2 years of references required
• Commitment to safeguarding training is essential

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.