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Programme Facilitator – Swansea(Ref: 91850)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Swansea
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have Welsh language skills (desirable), a commitment to confidentiality/equality, and pass background checks. Open to UK, Irish, EU nationals, Turkish nationals, and eligible family members.
  • You will plan and deliver interventions, manage group dynamics, monitor safety and wellbeing, record data, communicate progress, and model pro-social behavior while ensuring quality standards.

Requirements

  • Welsh Language skills for this post are desirable.
  • The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position and must always demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
  • Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
  • This job is broadly open to the following groups:
  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the planning and delivery of Interventions in a group or on an individual basis to people on probation. The post holder will develop and build a therapeutic and safe working environment for the duration of the programme, in line with operational manuals taking into account different learning styles and abilities.
  • Will adhere to PS statutory responsibility for safeguarding (Children and Adult) and multi-agency public protection policies to manage all risks of serious harm.
  • Will manage group dynamics and a range of complexities and needs of people on probation, to ensure effective targeting of the intervention and that the learning outcomes are achieved. Responsible for addressing any problematic behaviour within groups.
  • Responsible for continually monitoring and making informed, evidenced recommendations around suitability, risk, safety and wellbeing of people on probation throughout the intervention (pre, during and post), to inform future sentence management.
  • Will be responsible for completing timely and accurate recording of all relevant data; attendance, feedback, risk issues, and relevant reports, that meet quality assurance requirements.
  • Responsible for liaising and providing timely and appropriate communication and analysis of people on probation’s progress on the intervention or concerns within a group, with the relevant staff or stakeholders (Courts, Criminal Justice Agencies etc) responsible for enforcement and risk management plans.
  • Deliver, workshops and briefings to Probation staff and external stakeholders on the range, purpose and content of interventions available.
  • Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
  • Will take part in regular video monitoring feedback sessions to ensure audit standards are adhered to and to review and reflect on their own practice and implement advised professional development.

FAQs

What is the main objective of the Programme Facilitator role?

The main objective of the Programme Facilitator role is to reduce re-offending, protect the public, prevent future victims, and support rehabilitation by delivering effective evidence-based Accredited Programmes and Structured Interventions.

Is knowledge of the Welsh language required for this position?

Welsh language skills for this post are desirable but not mandatory.

Will the Programme Facilitator have line management responsibilities?

No, the Programme Facilitator will have no line management responsibility in this role.

What types of interventions will the Programme Facilitator deliver?

The Programme Facilitator will deliver a range of rehabilitation interventions aimed at changing the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour of people on probation, which may include individual sessions, group sessions, and online delivery.

Will there be any travel required for this role?

Yes, the post holder will need to travel as they will deliver interventions across a large regional area.

Are there any specific working hours for this role?

The role requires regular work during unsocial hours, which includes evenings and weekends.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

The specifics regarding qualifications or prior experience are not detailed in the job description provided.

How will the Facilitator monitor participants' progress?

The Facilitator will continually monitor participants and make informed recommendations around their suitability, risk, safety, and wellbeing, providing timely communication to relevant staff or stakeholders.

What support will be provided for professional development?

The role includes regular video monitoring feedback sessions to ensure audit standards are adhered to and to review and reflect on the Facilitator's own practice for professional development.

Will I have to deal with sensitive information in this role?

Yes, the post holder must adhere to all policies regarding the sensitive and confidential nature of the information handled while working in this position.

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.