Interventions Facilitator

Opportunity Spotlight: Interventions Facilitator at HMP Parc

Embark on a rewarding career path as an Interventions Facilitator with G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services at HMP Parc. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of individuals into society. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference and possess strong interpersonal and motivational skills, this position could be an excellent fit for your career aspirations.

Why Consider This Role?

This position is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a progressive philosophy focused on rehabilitation. G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services at HMP Parc aims to normalize prison conditions, fostering an environment where both staff and prisoners feel safe and respected. As an Interventions Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in reducing reoffending by:

• Empowering individuals to identify personal strengths and risk factors.
• Developing skills and strategies for self-awareness and risk management.
• Utilizing a strengths-based approach and motivational interviewing techniques to drive positive change.

Key Advantages for Aspiring Professionals:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders and their successful return to mainstream society.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, including mandatory HMPPS Programme pathway training. This ensures you are equipped with the latest best practices and techniques.
• Supportive Environment: Join a secure, friendly, and professional working environment that prioritizes employee support and career growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £30,306.81 per annum, a company pension, free on-site parking, an on-site canteen, and access to High Street shop discounts.
• Varied Responsibilities: Engage in facilitating structured group and individual sessions, delivering various accredited and non-accredited programmes, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a range of internal and external agencies.
• Skill Enhancement: Develop expertise in motivational interviewing, a strengths-based approach, and report writing, all highly transferable skills.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess:

• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build rapport and engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds is crucial.
• Self-Awareness and Reflectiveness: A willingness to self-evaluate performance and adapt based on feedback is vital for personal and professional growth.
• Resilience and Emotional Management: The capacity to manage stress and emotions effectively in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
• Adaptability and Flexible Thinking: An open and adaptable approach to change is essential in this dynamic setting.
• Strong Written and Time Management Skills: While formal education isn't a prerequisite, the ability to write professional reports and manage multiple tasks efficiently is a must.
• Commitment to Safeguarding: A dedication to promoting the well-being of children and adults at risk is paramount.

The Role in Detail:

As an Interventions Facilitator, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accredited Offending Behaviour Programmes (e.g., Building Choices, Pillars of Recovery) and non-accredited programmes (e.g., ‘Timewise’).
• Conducting assessment interviews to gauge suitability and motivation for programmes.
• Collaborating with various prison departments (Offender Management Unit, Healthcare, etc.) to foster a rehabilitative culture.
• Attending and engaging in ongoing training, supervision, and workshops for continuous professional development.
• Producing participant progress reports and participating in multi-agency meetings.
• Managing administrative tasks related to programme referrals, waiting lists, and attendance.

Important Information for Applicants:

Please note that this position is subject to a 5-year checkable history and strict vetting standards. You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide detailed employment and education history for the last 5 years. G4S is committed to equality and diversity, and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Welsh speakers.

This role offers a significant opportunity to build a fulfilling career within the justice and rehabilitation sector. If you are driven by a desire to make a positive impact and are looking for a role that fosters continuous learning and development, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect further.