Prison Offender Manager - HMP Forest Bank

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Offender Manager to join the team!

As a Prison Offender Manager, you will assist in the Initial interview, risk and needs assessment of new receptions into custody.  We are looking for someone with the ability and enthusiasm to promote change and motivate residents  and who has strong administration background.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison’s capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice

Role Responsibility

• Provide accurate information following assessments. 
• Participate in the Parole process / Oral Hearings as the assigned Prison Offender Manager. 
• Provide clear and accurate risk information / assessments on request. 
• Provide relevant risk and compliance information 
• 1:1 motivational work, support, and risk management to address offending behaviour. 
• Facilitate a multi-disciplinary sentence planning meeting in relation to resettlement support and risk management planning outlining relevant risk work requirements. 

**Please see attached job description for full duties**

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applications from individuals from a variety of backgrounds - whether you have worked in the police, probation or community services, or have a strong administrative background or undertaken a relevant degree, then we would love to hear from you.  

Package Description

Salary: £28,080 per annum, plus excellent benefits!

Interviews: 17th and 18th October

Training: The successful candidate will undertake full training as well as additional training programmes to assist you on your professional development journey.  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Free parking on site
• Free meals on site 
• Eligible for Blue Light discounts 
• Free use of on-site gym and fitness classes 
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Reward and Recognition scheme

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.