OBP Facilitator-HMP Fosse Way

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Permanent (Full-Time, Hrs)

We are looking for a Facilitator to join our Psychological Services team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C male rehabilitation prison in Leicester.

Are you passionate about rehabilitation and positive change? Do you have experience in group facilitation or working with challenging client groups?

We are seeking a committed individual to deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes (OBP).

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver accredited programmes such as the Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) and others as per the establishment’s delivery plan.
• Complete all pre and post session work associated with programme delivery.
• Attend regular supervision with the Treatment Manager.
• Assess prisoners for the programmes offered on site.
• Write post-programme reports detailing progress and further work for both completers and non-completers.
• Handle administrative tasks like processing referrals, updating waiting lists, photocopying materials, and communicating with prison staff and external agencies.
• Attend and pass mandatory training.
• Conduct motivational work and assessments prior to programme commencement.
• Prepare objectives and follow-up work, providing additional support as needed.
• Contribute to sentence planning and parole processes for participants.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Experience:

• Facilitating group work and working with challenging client groups.
• Experience in a forensic setting.
• Delivering psychological interventions.
• Implementing accredited offending behaviour programmes in custody or the community.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of psychological theories related to offending.
• Knowledge of \’what works\’ literature on reducing reoffending.
• Theories related to violent and sexual offending.
• Awareness of responsivity and diversity issues when working with offenders.
• Motivational techniques.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate resistant individuals.
• Teamwork skills.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload.
• Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately.

Additional notes:

Programme facilitators must complete mandatory training, passing all required modules. If deemed \’Not Ready\’ after training, a second attempt may be allowed. Repeated unsuitability may lead to contract termination.

What else do I need to know:

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and employment is subject to security clearance and references.
• This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK rules.
• Applicants should have at least two years remaining on their current visa and have resided in the UK for at least one year.

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