OBP Facilitator
Location: HMP Fosse Way, LE18 4TN
Salary: £27,306.94 per annum plus excellent benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:00‑4:30pm
What you’ll do as an Offending Behaviour Programmes Facilitator
* Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes, such as Building Choices, in line with the establishment’s delivery plan.
* Complete all pre‑session and post‑session work required for programme delivery.
* Assess prisoners for suitability to attend offending behaviour programmes.
* Carry out motivational work and assessment processes prior to programme commencement.
* Prepare programme objectives and follow‑up work for prisoners, offering additional support where required.
* Produce high‑quality motivational endorsements for prisoners according to deadline at regular intervals throughout a group schedule.
* Complete administrative tasks such as processing referrals, updating waiting lists and preparing session materials.
* Communicate effectively with prison staff and relevant external agencies regarding individual progress.
* Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes for prisoners involved in programmes.
* Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager.
* Attend and successfully complete all required training.
* Actively work towards development across the five core competencies:
o Responsivity with Integrity
o Treatment Style
o Facilitation Skills
o Planning and Reviewing
o Openness to Learning
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
* Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups.
* Evidence of educational achievement with suitable exam results.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to motivate and engage resistant individuals.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high workload.
* The confidence to challenge antisocial behaviour appropriately and professionally.
* The resilience to maintain boundaries and manage emotional demands.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* A reflective approach and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working in a forensic or custodial setting.
* Experience delivering psychological interventions.
* Experience delivering accredited offending behaviour programmes in custody or the community.
Additional Requirements
* Programme Facilitators must attend and pass all mandatory training.
* If assessed as ‘Not Ready’ on two training attempts, suitability for the role will be formally reviewed.
* This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Vetting and Checks
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Benefits
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Training and development: Mandatory programme training, supervision and continuous professional development
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Discounts: Discounts across a wide range of retailers and services
* Employee networks: Inclusive networks supporting collaboration, belonging and professional growth
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge.
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