Programme Facilitator

Programme Facilitator

Location:

HMP Northumberland
Salary : £29,000 Per Annum

Make a Real Difference

We are looking for a motivated and resilient Programme Facilitator to join the Rehabilitation team at HMP Northumberland. In this role, you will deliver accredited intervention programmes designed to help individuals understand and change behaviours linked to offending.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support rehabilitation, promote positive change, and contribute to reducing reoffending by helping individuals develop the skills and thinking needed to build a crime-free future.

About the Role

As a Programme Facilitator, you will deliver structured group programmes and interventions in line with national standards and audit requirements. Working as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, you will engage participants in meaningful discussions and activities that challenge harmful thinking patterns and encourage positive behavioural change.

You will create a safe and constructive environment where participants feel supported while being encouraged to reflect, learn, and develop pro-social goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes to the required national standards

• Conduct motivational and responsivity interviews prior to group selection

• Facilitate structured group sessions and individual 1:1 interventions

• Prepare and deliver sessions in line with programme manuals and guidance

• Complete session plans, debriefs, and programme administration

• Produce thorough and objective post-programme reports within required timeframes

• Attend supervision sessions, programme reviews, and professional development training

• Promote a positive therapeutic environment that supports engagement and change

• Work collaboratively with colleagues including Offender Management Unit (OMU) staff

• Ensure all work aligns with relevant policies, procedures, and equality and inclusion standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about rehabilitation and have strong interpersonal skills to engage people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Essential

• An interest in facilitating group-based interventions

• Ability to prepare and deliver structured sessions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Confidence working with individuals who may present challenging behaviours

• A commitment to promoting pro-social behaviour and positive life goals

Desirable

• Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system

• Knowledge of offending behaviour or rehabilitation programmes

• Understanding of behavioural or cognitive-based treatment models

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration

• Resilience

  in a challenging but rewarding environment

• Effective planning and organisational skills

• A commitment to continuous improvement

• The ability to positively influence and motivate others

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

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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.

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, everyone can be natural, and 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 for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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