Programme Facilitator
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2240324/160221
- Location: HMP Northumberland
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £30,044 per annum Plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 14 August 2026
About the role
Programme Facilitator – Offending Behaviour Programmes Unit
Location: HMP Northumberland
Salary: £30,044 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
Contract: Permanent - Monday to Friday
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping people make positive, lasting changes to their lives? We're looking for a motivated and committed Programme Facilitator to join our Offending Behaviour Programmes Unit at HMP Northumberland.
In this rewarding role, you'll deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes that support individuals in addressing the attitudes, thinking patterns and behaviours linked to offending. Working as part of a dedicated rehabilitation team, you'll help create opportunities for meaningful change, contributing to safer communities and reduced reoffending.
About the Role
As a Programme Facilitator, you will deliver accredited interventions to the required national standards, ensuring programmes are delivered in line with OSIG requirements, audit expectations and relevant Prison Service Instructions (PSIs) and Prison Service Orders (PSOs).
You'll build positive therapeutic relationships with participants, facilitate group sessions, complete assessments and reports, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes to trained standards.
- Attend all mandatory core skills and programme-specific training.
- Conduct motivational and responsivity interviews before programme selection.
- Deliver one-to-one sessions where required.
- Prepare for and facilitate group sessions.
- Complete session plans, debriefs and programme administration accurately and within required timescales.
- Produce high-quality, objective and non-judgemental post-programme reports.
- Attend supervision sessions and post-programme reviews.
- Promote a positive, supportive and therapeutic learning environment.
- Act as a positive role model for participants.
- Work closely with OMU and OASys colleagues to support offender management.
- Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles are embedded in all aspects of programme delivery.
- Deliver interventions in accordance with national guidance, contractual requirements and audit standards.
What You'll Bring
Essential
- An interest in facilitating group-based interventions.
- A genuine commitment to supporting people to make positive behavioural change.
- Ability to prepare and deliver structured learning sessions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive professional relationships.
- Confidence working independently and using your own initiative.
- Experience or willingness to work collaboratively with offender management teams.
- Commitment to promoting pro-social goals that support successful resettlement.
- Ability to develop and deliver programmes in line with OSMG/NOMS guidance, audit requirements and contractual standards.
Desirable
- Experience working with individuals who need support to change thinking and behaviour.
- Knowledge of offending behaviour interventions or treatment models.
- Vocational qualifications or competencies relating to offending behaviour.
- Understanding of the range of rehabilitation and treatment services available within the criminal justice sector.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, your work will directly contribute to:
- Delivering high-quality accredited offending behaviour programmes.
- Supporting participants to reduce their risk of reoffending.
- Promoting rehabilitation and successful resettlement.
- Maintaining compliance with national standards, audits and contractual requirements.
- Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Our Values
We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Working with Others
- Resilience
- Planning and Organisation
- Continuous Improvement
- Impact and Influence
About Sodexo Careers
Sodexo’s vision for HMP Northumberland is to create and maintain 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 culture focused on rehabilitation.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
HMP Northumberland, United Kingdom, NE65 9XG
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