At a Glance
- Tasks: Support delivery of literacy and numeracy programmes in prisons, working with staff and volunteers.
- Company: Shannon Trust collaborates with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service to enhance literacy in prisons.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company pension contribution of up to 5%.
- Other info: This role requires prison security clearance and involves travel to various sites.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven organisation focused on improving literacy for people in prison.
- Qualifications: Experience in prison settings and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Do you want to join an organization committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust is delighted to be working with His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now recruiting a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the South Central sites (HMP Bullingdon and HMP Aylesbury). Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the area, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- You will have experience working within prison settings.
- The ability to build relationships quickly.
- Personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
- A willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short- or long-term cover within the prisons in this area.
This role will be prison-based. The number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed. A prison security clearance is required.
Benefits
- Company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Discounts via Reward Gateway
- Employee Assistance Programme
Application Information
Closing date: 31st July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; interviews may be held before the closing date.
Prison Facilitator - Bank Staff in Aylesbury employer: Job Search Place Limited
Shannon Trust is dedicated to addressing low literacy levels among prisoners, offering a supportive environment. Located across South Central sites like HMP Bullingdon and HMP Aylesbury, the team values resilience and determination. Employees benefit from life insurance and an Employee Assistance Programme.
