At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop reading and numeracy programmes for people in prison.
- Company: Join Shannon Trust, dedicated to improving literacy in prisons.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, pension contributions, life insurance, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Fixed term role with potential for permanent position; interviews planned for July.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by empowering individuals through education.
- Qualifications: Experience in prison settings and strong relationship-building skills.
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Highpoint. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This role is a fixed term role until 31st March 2028 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal. The role will be prison-based.
Employee benefits include:
- a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- life insurance
- paid volunteering days
- discounts via Reward Gateway
- an Employee Assistance Programme
The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation. We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award and depending on contract award, this role may be offered as a part time 18 hours role.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Highpoint in Newmarket employer: Shannon Trust
Shannon Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through education within the prison system. Our supportive work culture fosters resilience and determination, providing employees with meaningful opportunities to make a difference while enjoying generous benefits such as a pension scheme, ample holiday, and paid volunteering days. Located at HMP Highpoint, we encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
