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Location: HMP Millsike, York
Contract: Full-time
At Mitie Care & Custody, our people are at the heart of our vision for HMP Millsike. We are committed to creating a safe, restorative and rehabilitative environment where prisoners are supported to develop the skills, behaviours and confidence needed to build a positive future.
We are looking for an Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitator to join our supportive interventions team. This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in reducing reoffending by delivering accredited programmes that help prisoners understand their thinking and behaviours, develop healthier relationships and build the skills needed to live an offence-free future.
About the Role
As an Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitator, you will deliver structured interventions through group and one-to-one sessions, working directly with prisoners throughout their programme journey. You will complete assessments, encourage engagement, monitor progress and work closely with colleagues across sentence management and psychology. This is a non-operational, prisoner-facing role with no line-management responsibilities, with training, development and professional support provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes through group and one-to-one sessions, following programme requirements while adapting delivery appropriately to support individual participant needs.
- Identify and engage suitable participants through screening, assessments and motivational interviewing, supporting individuals to remain engaged throughout their programme journey.
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, sessions and participant progress, including post-session debriefs, objectives, reviews and communication with sentence management teams.
- Work collaboratively with Prison and Community Offender Managers, the Treatment Manager and Psychology Team, actively participating in supervision and quality assurance processes.
- Support the wider rehabilitative culture at HMP Millsike by delivering staff awareness sessions, undertaking professional development and contributing positively to continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
- Current experience delivering accredited programmes within a community or custodial setting.
- Experience within Criminal Justice, Social Care or a secure environment, with an understanding of the social and interpersonal factors associated with offending behaviour.
- Understanding of psychological and/or criminological theory, group dynamics and techniques for motivating and engaging individuals.
- Experience of motivational interviewing, appropriately challenging behaviour and supporting others in their professional practice.
- Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, with intermediate IT capability including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems.
- Previous experience working directly with offenders within a prison or community setting.
- Experience delivering structured group-based or one-to-one interventions.
- Knowledge of sentence management, rehabilitation and reducing reoffending approaches.
- Experience supporting participants with complex needs or barriers to engagement.
- Previous exposure to accredited training or quality-assured programme delivery.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about rehabilitation and helping individuals make meaningful and sustainable changes.
- Confident engaging, motivating and communicating with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Resilient and comfortable appropriately challenging behaviours while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Highly organised and capable of maintaining accurate records while managing programme responsibilities.
- Committed to learning and development, including undertaking the assessed external training required to achieve programme accreditation.
What's in It for You?
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to prisoner rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
- Structured training and development to support programme delivery and professional growth.
- Ongoing supervision and professional support from the Treatment Manager and Psychology Team.
- The opportunity to work as part of a small, supportive and rehabilitation-focused team.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!
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Program Facilitator employer: Mitie
Mitie Power & Grid is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the renewables sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on cutting-edge projects in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of professional challenges and personal well-being, ensuring a rewarding career path.
