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Permanent (Full-Time, Hrs)
We are looking for a Facilitator to join our Psychological Services team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C male rehabilitation prison in Leicester.
Are you passionate about rehabilitation and positive change? Do you have experience in group facilitation or working with challenging client groups?
We are seeking a committed individual to deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes (OBP).
What you’ll be doing:
* Deliver accredited programmes such as the Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) and others as per the establishment’s delivery plan.
* Complete all pre and post session work associated with programme delivery.
* Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager.
* Assess prisoners for the programmes offered on site.
* Write post-programme reports detailing progress and further work for both completers and non-completers.
* Handle administrative tasks like processing referrals, updating waiting lists, photocopying materials, and communicating with prison staff and external agencies.
* Attend and pass mandatory training.
* Conduct motivational work and assessments prior to programme commencement.
* Prepare objectives and follow-up work, providing additional support as needed.
* Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes for participants.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Experience:
* Facilitating group work and working with challenging client groups.
* Experience in a forensic setting.
* Delivering psychological interventions.
* Implementing accredited offending behaviour programmes in custody or the community.
Knowledge:
* Understanding of psychological theories related to offending.
* Knowledge of 'what works' literature on reducing reoffending.
* Theories related to violent and sexual offending.
* Awareness of responsivity and diversity issues when working with offenders.
* Motivational techniques.
Skills:
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to motivate resistant individuals.
* Teamwork skills.
* Good organisational skills to manage workload.
* Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately.
Additional notes:
Programme facilitators must complete mandatory training, passing all required modules. If deemed 'Not Ready' after training, a second attempt may be allowed. Repeated unsuitability may lead to contract termination.
What else do I need to know:
* This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and employment is subject to security clearance and references.
* This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK rules.
* Applicants should have at least two years remaining on their current visa and have resided in the UK for at least one year.
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