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
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
* 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:
o Application of core theories and principles
o Delivering content effectively and responsively
o Encouraging individuals in group settings
o Collaborative and respectful teamwork
o Effective session planning
o 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
A Little Bit About Us
Serco is a fast-growing company serving governments around the globe. We work across multiple sectors and are committed to delivering and continuously improving public services guided by our values.
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.
Ready to make a difference?
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
For help with your application please contact j&icareersUK@serco.com.
We are proud to support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j&icareersUK@serco.com to discuss.
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