Prison Offender Manager

Job Introduction

What we are offering

Salary of £28,000

Prison Offender Manager

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Prison Offender Manager at HMP Altcourse.

HMP Altcourse are looking for a Prison Offender Manager to join their team. Through this role you will lead the management and assessment of low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review, and evaluate their sentence plans with them. You will build effective, appropriate, and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re-offending/risk of harm. The job holder will act in a supportive role only to Probation Officers in the case management of high-risk prisoners. You will be supported with additional training to carry out this role and have regular prisoner facing duties.

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Altcourse is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Expected Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to analyse complex information to make assessments and decisions.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with offenders, professionals, and at hearings such as Parole Boards.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, and of using tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Understanding of factors related to offending, e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment pertaining to offenders Experience in planning and coordinating work.
• Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour.

Whilst we would expect you to fulfil the above criteria, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Altcourse is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation. 

An opportunity too good to miss

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

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 for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.

If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss.