Overview
The role of Programme Facilitator is to deliver a range of group work programmes aimed at changing the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour of People on Probation. The job holder will deliver interventions across a large regional area where travel will be required. The post holder will be Regionally based and sit in the Interventions Team and report to the Programme Manager. They will deliver interventions across a large regional area where travel will be required. There will be no line management responsibility in this role. There will be a requirement to regularly work unsocial hours (including evenings and weekends).
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver Interventions in a group or on an individual basis to people on probation, developing a therapeutic and safe working environment in line with operational manuals while considering different learning styles and abilities.
* Adhere to safeguarding statutory responsibilities for children and adults and manage all risks of serious harm in line with multi-agency policies.
* Manage group dynamics and the range of complexities and needs of people on probation to ensure effective targeting of the intervention and that learning outcomes are achieved; address any problematic behaviour within groups.
* Monitor participants’ progress, make informed recommendations around suitability, risk, safety and wellbeing, and record progress on relevant systems (pre, during and post).
* Liaise and provide timely communication and analysis of people on probation's progress to Probation Practitioners and other agencies (Courts, Criminal Justice Agencies, etc.).
* Contribute to risk assessment related to offending and address related needs.
* Identify actions to protect children and vulnerable adults, promote welfare, and comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Deliver workshops and briefings to Probation staff and external stakeholders on the range, purpose and content of interventions available.
* Demonstrate pro-social modelling by reinforcing pro-social behaviour and challenging anti-social behaviour.
* Participate in regular video monitoring feedback sessions to ensure audit standards are adhered to and to review and reflect on practice, implementing advised professional development.
* Collaborate as part of a team to support performance targets and integrity requirements.
Role requirements
* Train in and deliver group work programmes for People on Probation as outlined in Accredited Programme Manuals and other interventions run by the Programmes Team.
* Undertake regular feedback sessions and respond constructively to feedback.
* Assist in preparation and planning of programmes as required by the Treatment Manager.
* Monitor participants’ progress and record their progress on relevant systems.
* Contribute to the assessment of risk that a group participant may pose.
* Identify and take necessary actions to protect children and vulnerable adults and promote welfare in line with safeguarding policies.
* Travel to other locations within the NE region may be required.
Benefits
* Access to learning and development
* Flexible working options to enhance work-life balance
* Inclusive and diverse working culture
* Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual Leave
* Public Holidays
* Season Ticket Advance
Other information
Selection process details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles (behaviours, strengths and experience).
Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality requirements: This job is broadly open to UK nationals, certain other groupings with right to work in the UK, and those with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or eligible statuses.
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