Evolution Wing Facilitator- HMP

Our Vision

A future where good, meaningful, rewarding, purposeful and dignified employment is accessible to all in society irrespective of life circumstances.

Job Title

Evolution Wing Facilitator

Reports To

CFO Delivery Manager

Job Grade

E - Experienced Professional

Working Location:

Office/On-site

Required DBS Level

Enhanced DBS Adult Only Check

Who We Are

Our Vision

A future where good, meaningful, rewarding, purposeful and dignified employment is accessible to all in society irrespective of life circumstances.

Our Mission

To focus our experience, skills, advocacy, and passion to deliver the highest quality services for the people we support and to improve opportunities and access to work now and for the long term.

Our Commitment

To co-create and deliver high-quality employability programmes and complementary services for people with complex needs, challenging life circumstances or other barriers that impact on access to work.

Role Description

The Evolution Wing Facilitator prepares and delivers high-quality group and individual interventions to CFO Evolution participants ranging from set programmes which look to support offenders develop confidence and create a position mindset for the future to person centred support.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for the delivery and coordination, alongside prison CFO colleagues, of all Wing stages including induction, assessment (where applicable), support work, the 3-phase delivery, education and training and pre-release preparation.
• Facilitation of structured interventions as outlined in the Wing timetable. Recruit, train and provide support for Wing Peer Mentors
• Updating of case notes and inputting of achievements onto CATS+, the CFO Evolution case management recording system ensuring a high level of compliance to avoid rejected achievements
• Building, managing and maintaining stakeholder relationships within the prisons to ensure a steady flow of referrals and ensure that there is no duplication of services.
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with other CFO Evolution staff (both internally and externally) to ensure the smooth transition of through the gate.
• Work closely with feeder prison CFO staff to provide suitable eligible prisoners to the Wing
• Ensuring that the prison case management recording system, is updated where relevant with work carried out with the participant, and any information relevant to the participant, such as achievements, actions, safety and security
• To provide through the gate support into the community for participants where appropriate

What We Need From You

Must have/be able to:

• Level 2 English & Maths or equivalent experience
• Understanding of the barriers faced by offenders and prison leavers with complex needs, with a commitment to rehabilitation and supporting positive outcomes. Skilled in motivating individuals, managing challenging behaviour, maintaining professional boundaries, and building effective relationships with partner agencies and supply chain organisations.
• Experience in designing and delivering training, learning solutions, and interventions within target-driven environments. Able to facilitate and engage groups and individuals, drive performance, achieve agreed targets, and deliver services in line with contractual and organisational requirements
• Committed to continuous improvement through reflection, evaluation, and proactive risk management. Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, initiative, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and professional standards, including working with vulnerable individuals in secure environments.

Great To Have/be Able To

• IAG Level 3
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training or PTLLS
• Experience of designing and developing interventions programmes
• Understanding of the wider criminal justice sector

Employee Benefits

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Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The MANaging Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition;

• We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
• We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
• We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share experiences or ask questions.
• Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.