As a Prison Group Facilitator, you will be supporting them through all aspects of their treatment journey by collaborating with the service lead to design and deliver evidence-based group programmes that align with the prison regime and support participants from early contemplation of change through to sustained recovery and aftercare. At Change Grow Live you will be working with people to help them change the direction of their life, grow as an individual, and live life to its full potential. You will also be supporting the people who access our service to move towards release from custody by working with other agencies to ensure support is in place for addressing substance misuse and or recovery. Working within a secure prison environment can be challenging but a rewarding experience, you will be provided with training and support needed to undertake this role. The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Full‑time hours are 37.5 hours per week. For part‑time roles, the salary and payments will be pro‑rata based on contracted hours.
* Identify the most appropriate group work session/programme to meet the needs of people who use the service from a range of options.
* Assess suitability for groups in terms of risk and special needs.
* Deliver a range of PSI group work to people who use the service.
* Provide support to people who use the service accessing the groups.
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners.
* Work closely with local and regional mutual aid groups and create opportunities to deliver within the prison.
* Support and guide the team to consider group work as part of Recovery Planning.
* Prepare individual recovery plans and motivate people to actively engage with their treatment journey.
* Ensure effective provision of recovery‑focused interventions to people who use the service.
* Understand evidence‑based interventions in a group work setting.
* Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field, ideally within prison or criminal justice.
* Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with good IT skills.
* Have knowledge and experience of delivering process‑oriented group work.
* Know a range of psychosocial interventions including MI, CBT, Node Link Mapping (ITEP/BTEI).
* Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice.
* Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.
* Manage change successfully, prioritising the needs of service users.
* Understand and apply information governance processes and safeguards.
* Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden professional knowledge and skills, and contribute to others’ learning and development.
* Obtain and maintain prison vetting.
* At HMP Liverpool, we are looking for someone with vision and passion to help people who access our service with their drug and alcohol use.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day for each year of service during the first five years (30 days of leave after five years).
* A dedicated ‘Wellness’ hour each week, access to a ‘Wellness’ hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
* A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
* A warm and supportive team environment.
* Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
* Refer a Friend Scheme.
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
* Salary: CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 – £32,002.35), Outside London Weighting Area.
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