In this role, you will support individuals in custody through structured group sessions and one-to-one work, helping them prepare for release and rebuild their lives. You'll deliver a structured six-week course to small groups, working closely with fellow facilitators, prison staff, and peer mentors to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging and impactful group sessions on topics such as goal setting, social interaction, coping with change, and healthy relationships.
* Carry out comprehensive initial assessments to identify participant needs, enrol individuals onto the system, and create tailored action plans.
* Provide one-to-one support to review goals, offer personalised guidance, and ensure accurate documentation.
* Build genuine, non-judgemental relationships with participants to create a safe and supportive environment.
* Manage a caseload of participants, balancing group delivery with individual support and administrative responsibilities.
* Maintain high-quality records of all interactions and progress using internal IT systems.
* Monitor participant progress through clear objectives, ongoing engagement, and follow-up actions.
About You:
* Proven experience delivering structured sessions in a group setting, with the ability to adapt to different needs and dynamics.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and motivate participants.
* Clear understanding of safeguarding principles and how to respond to potential risks (training provided).
* Confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records to support effective case management.
* Experience working with offenders or marginalised groups, particularly in justice, training, or counselling settings.
* Comfortable working in target-driven environments with clear performance expectations.
* Insight into the challenges of rehabilitation and the barriers individuals face in custody.
* Familiarity with prison environments and the structure, culture, and safeguarding considerations involved.
Great benefits:
* 25 days of annual leave (rising with length of service) and an opportunity to buy an additional 10 days
* Access to a company pension scheme with a 6% employer and 4% colleague contributions
* Flexible working request from interview stage
* Access to a discounts scheme, with Smart Spending discounts at over 130 retailers
* Cycle-to-Work scheme and other travel subsidies, including train season tickets
* Access to an affordable private health care plan and much more!
Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback, although this is not always possible.
If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities
If you feel you match the criteria above, please apply by sending your most updated CV
Salary description
£26000.00 - £30000.00 per year