Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)
Salary – £28,410 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits
Hours of work: 08.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 15.30 on Fridays
Location: HMP Ashfield, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9QJ
Make a real difference. Help change lives.
At HMP Ashfield, 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
* Attend regular supervision and complete mandatory and role-specific training
* Promote awareness of intervention programmes within the establishment and contribute to staff training
* Support wider departmental and establishment objectives as required
You’ll Also Receive
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service and free flu jabs
* Training and development: Ongoing support and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression, with your professional training fees paid
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. Option to donate tax‑free to charities through Payroll Giving, and donate spare pennies from monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
* Employee networks: Join a network where colleagues can come together, meet new people, find support, share ideas and be part of a real community
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
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