Prison Offender ManagerHMP Forest Bank, Salford | Justice ServicesWe are looking for a proactive and resilient Prison Offender Manager to join our team, playing a vital role in offender rehabilitation and public protection. This is an engaging and impactful position where you will work directly with individuals to reduce reoffending and support safer communities.About the RoleYou will manage and assess a caseload of low to medium risk offenders, leading on sentence planning and supporting their progress through custody. By building professional and constructive relationships, you will motivate individuals to engage with education, training, and rehabilitation opportunities.You will also support probation colleagues with high-risk cases and contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes across the prison.Key ResponsibilitiesManage offender cases, including sentence planning, reviews, and assessmentsUse risk assessment tools (e.g. OASys) to identify and manage risksProduce clear, high-quality reports for Parole Boards, MAPPA, and other agenciesWork collaboratively with probation staff, keyworkers, and external partnersSupport offenders to engage in interventions, education, and employmentMaintain accurate case records and meet required timescalesContribute to public protection through effective communication and information sharingAbout YouYou will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse and sometimes challenging backgrounds. You'll be confident managing sensitive situations, assessing risk, and influencing positive behavioural change.Essential:GCSEs (or equivalent)Strong written and verbal communication skillsExperience working with people facing complex or challenging circumstancesAbility to assess risk and make informed decisionsDesirable:Background in criminology, psychology, or a related fieldKnowledge of offender management practices and legislationExperience contributing to reports or formal hearingsHMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong community links with a clear focus on resettlement.We provide quality‑of‑life services that support people to make positive changes, offering education, training and work‑ready skills to everyone in custody.Our support continues after release through partnerships that help individuals maintain recovery and lead law‑abiding lives.The prison includes 16 residential units, plus a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshops, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen.Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference.We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don't support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like.You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we offer20 Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.