Wing facilitator

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wing Facilitator to join our team at HMP Wealstun, near Leeds.

This is a full-time position, offering 35 hours per week with a competitive salary of up to £28,000 following a successful probationary period.

The role comes with a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.



Role Overview:
As a Wing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders, providing them with the support and guidance they need to reintegrate into society.

Your responsibilities will include:

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  Assessing & Supporting Participants: You will engage with participants on the CFO Wing, providing ongoing resettlement support and managing their cases.
  
  You will also facilitate high-quality, engaging group sessions to encourage active participation and completion of their action plans.


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  Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly track participants' progress, conduct reviews, and complete necessary pre-release actions.
  
  You will also contribute to quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with standards and reporting on outcomes monthly.


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  Team Collaboration: You will work closely with HMPPS, external agencies, and colleagues to provide holistic resettlement support, including effective through-the-gate transitions to community support workers.

What we're looking for:
We are seeking individuals with a strong commitment to supporting those in need, particularly those with experience in working intensively with marginalized individuals or offenders.

The ideal candidate will possess:

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  Experience: Background in supporting individuals' progression, especially within training, guidance, or counseling environments.
  
  Experience in working with offenders is desirable.


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  Qualifications: Information Advice and Guidance or teaching qualifications (or equivalent) are desired, along with high-level guidance skills for delivering 1:1 and group sessions.


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  Knowledge: Understanding of rehabilitation issues, desistance theory, and the prison environment, along with awareness of training, education, and employment opportunities for offenders.


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  Skills & Abilities: Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills are essential, as is the ability to assess and support learners with complex needs.


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  Attitude: We value a positive, empathetic, and resilient attitude, with a strong belief in the potential for people to turn their lives around.

How to apply:
Please send your up-to-date CV to Andrew Quinney at andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208962.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, so don't delay in submitting your application.