Job Description Programmes Facilitator When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Job Title: Safe Ground Programme Facilitator Based within HMP Forest Bank, Greater Manchester. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office, HMP Altcourse and for in-person meetings held off site. Hybrid working is permitted with an option of up to 2 days working from home when appropriate. Step Free access is not available at this service. Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers. We’re hiring a Safe Ground Programme Facilitator to join our team based at HMP Forest Bank. In this role, you will support men in custody by delivering arts-based, therapeutically informed group interventions that explore identity, relationships, and behaviour. As a Programme Facilitator, you will support the delivery of Safe Ground’s core programmes, including Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings. You’ll use creative approaches such as theatre, writing and participatory exercises to help participants reflect and engage in a meaningful way. Support delivery of structured group programmes, including Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings. Bespoke training and active learning will be provided Support session planning, preparation, and coordination of delivery Contribute to creative practice through theatre, writing and participatory methods Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance. We’re looking for a confident and engaging facilitator who is comfortable working with groups in complex or challenging environments, including men in custody. You’re calm under pressure, adaptable, and a strong team player with a genuine interest in creative, arts-based approaches. Interest in working within the criminal justice system and with men in custody Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs Interest or experience in creative/arts-based approaches (e.g. theatre, writing) We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service ~ Employer Pension Contribution ~ Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card ~ Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more ~ Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans ~ Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling ~ Life Assurance Scheme ~ Cycle-to-work scheme ~ Annual Staff Awards ~ SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting.
