OBP Facilitator - HMP Dovegate role at Serco
Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week – 8 hours per day worked between 7:30am and 6:00pm). Salary – £27,303.69 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits.
Make a real difference. Help change lives. At HMP Dovegate, we are committed to providing safe, supportive, and rehabilitative environments for those in our care. We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Interventions Facilitator to join our team and play a vital role in supporting prisoners to make meaningful and lasting changes to their behaviour.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Deliver structured group and individual sessions using core psychological principles and motivational techniques
* Assess potential participants to determine treatment readiness and identify any responsivity needs
* Keep accurate and timely records, including session notes, post-programme reports, and debriefs
* Engage positively with participants to encourage behavioural change
* Continuously reflect on and improve personal practice in line with the 6 core competencies: Application of core theories and principles, Delivering content effectively and responsively, Encouraging individuals in group settings, Collaborative and respectful teamwork, Effective session planning, Ongoing professional development
What You’ll Need
Essential Experience and Skills:
* Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to build rapport and motivate resistant individuals
* Effective organisational skills and ability to manage a demanding workload
* A team player with a reflective, growth-focused approach
* Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately
Desirable (but Not Essential)
* Experience in forensic settings or delivering psychological interventions
* Experience delivering accredited offending behaviour programmes
* Awareness of key psychological theories relevant to offending, including "what works" literature and motivational techniques
* Understanding of diversity, responsivity, and risk management in offender rehabilitation
* Relevant qualifications or training in psychology, social care, or related fields are advantageous
A Little Bit About Us
At Serco, we’re a fast-growing company serving governments around the globe. We work across Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We’re committed to delivering and continuously improving public services guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.
Our Inclusive Recruitment Process
We recognise people for their performance and potential. As a Gold Inclusive Employer and Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to fair access to employment and equal opportunities. We welcome flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Impact a better future at Serco.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. We actively support diversity and inclusion through our Global Employee Networks.
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. We may close the closing date early if we receive a high volume of applications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview and employment. For help with your application please contact j&icareersUK@serco.com.
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