The role is based in a prison and will involve working in groups and one-to-one to deliver a programme to help prisoners understand their behaviours, build positive relationships, improve critical thinking skills and support them to live an offence‑free future. The role will work as part of a small team of Group Workers to provide an important rehabilitative service and meet the Government's ambition of reducing re‑offending.
The job holder will deliver a range of activities and programmes, which include assessment, group and individual treatment and provide support to wider rehabilitative activity within the prison.
Facilitation Exercise
As part of the interview, you will be asked to complete a 10 minute facilitation exercise. Bear in mind it is not a 'presentation'. You may choose one of the following topics to prepare and present using a flip‑chart or appropriate props:
* Explore the approaches you could take to solve a problem
* Explore the potential difficulties of working with group members and how you might manage these
* Explore what makes an effective group learning experience
PowerPoint will NOT be available for this exercise.
Behaviours & Technical Skills
* Managing a Quality Service
* Developing Self and Others
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality Requirements
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
* Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
* Access to learning and development
* A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work‑life balance
* A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
* Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual Leave
* Public Holidays
* Season Ticket Advance
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
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